Seasonal depression is a real thing. And it isn’t abnormal around this time of year to begin seeing it rear its ugly head. You see, the holidays are coming up! There’s so much to look forward to, like the tantalizing aromas of home-cooked meals wafting through the air. Or even the faces of those you love, smiling all around. But let’s be real, did I just paint a familiar picture of what your holiday season is going to be or did I paint someone else’s? People tend to assume the holidays are the best time of year, but that’s not always the case. Everyone doesn’t have a Pinterest-esque holiday season to look forward to. Now don’t get me wrong, I’m excited about getting a break and enjoying the festivities that come with the upcoming season, but through the eyes of my close friends, I’ve been able to peer into the other side. Through picking their brains, I’ve come to find that instead of the onset of the brilliant autumn leaves and the light breezy air spreading cheer and excitement,...