10/13/2026
🍂 October is such a beautiful month, but it can also be a dark one.
The leaves are changing, the scenery is beautiful, and there’s something about fall in Vermont that’s hard not to love.
But October also brings shorter days, less sunlight, and for some people, the beginning of a really difficult season.
I know this page is normally about my business, baked goods, and what’s happening at the stand, but I wanted to take a minute to talk about something a little different.
Depression is something that hits close to home for me. It runs throughout my family, and I know firsthand that not everyone knows how to ask for help, or even when it’s time to ask.
Depression doesn’t always look like someone crying or being visibly sad.
Sometimes it looks like:
🍂 Losing interest in things you once enjoyed.
🍂 Feeling exhausted no matter how much sleep you get.
🍂 Not wanting to leave the house or socialize.
🍂 Getting irritated or overwhelmed by little things.
🍂 Struggling to find motivation for everyday tasks.
🍂 Feeling like you’re just going through the motions instead of actually enjoying life.
And sometimes you don’t even recognize these changes in yourself.
With the days getting shorter, seasonal depression can start affecting people, sometimes without them even realizing what’s happening.
If you’ve been feeling down, disconnected, overwhelmed, or just not like yourself for a while, please consider talking to your healthcare provider. You don’t have to wait until you’re at your lowest point to ask for help.
And if you notice someone you love acting differently, check in on them. Sometimes the people who seem to have everything together are struggling more than you realize.
We all have our struggles, and there’s no shame in needing a little help along the way.
October may bring darker days, but that doesn’t mean you have to face them alone. ❤️🍂
