Challenge Accepted

I’m Yogi. Middle-aged male, disabled, involuntary homebody.

I know it wounds strange, but a life that sucks doesn’t have to be worthless or meaningless. I’m talking to YOU- all those involuntary homebodies, introverts, and recluses, and all those suffering from social anxiety or agoraphobia.

I’m not gonna even attempt to change you! Home can have it’s advantages. if if you promise not to try to change me, either. Your lifestyle is just as valid as mine. Follow along and we could connect over something and make things more bearable, and maybe even fun

I used to travel all over the country, meets all kinds of people, and I was self-employed in sales. All the while I was living this sort of exciting life, I was passionate about finding Truth with a capital ‘T’, spending much of my free time at the library or reading in a cafe. I had the mental space to ponder the big questions.

Then some horrible shit happened to me.

Now, I suffer from PTSD, among other things. It has left me a shut-in. I largely stay barricaded in my room. My computer and phone are my only real connections to the outside world. I have developed an attention deficit and memory problems from the constant anxiety. I can’t even seem to stay focused long enough to so much as read a book.

I went from being a social butterfly and salesman to getting anxiety around new people. I went from traveling and exploring new places to getting anxiety leaving the house. I can’t even read books anymore.

But I won’t be beaten. I don’t give up. Life wants to pile this on me and see if I can carry it? Challenge Accepted.

I’m damaged, but I’m not satisfied to let my life be a pointless one, wasting away in my self-imposed prison. I’m adapting, and I’m always learning. I’ve found ways to continue to better myself and to help others. My life has value again- to myself and to the community.

So, I continue on my life’s journey, but now I do it without leaving home.