Life happens according to your own clock, and there is nothing wrong with taking your sweet, sweet time. The past year has thrown things at us that we will be unpacking for quite some time, and that is ok. Being a teenager with mental illness robs you of enough of your time as it is, and the pandemic has only added to that. It’s okay to step back, say no, and take your time. Dig deep. Within the silence, you will find growth.