Hello, everyone! I've been lurking for a while and figured it was time to introduce myself. My name is Brooke and I'm a 24 year old pre-school teacher.

I'm currently visiting my family in Alaska, but my flight back home leaves tonight. My favorite thing in the world is hiking in Alaska and getting away from the rest of the world. I like to hike at home too, but nothing beats the mountains.

I like reading and writing. I actually have a writing degree with a focus in poetry, but it's been a while since I've written anything. I struggle with some form of undiagnosed anxiety/depression, but I just recently got healthcare and I'm going to be working on finding a therapist.

I live alone and my only friends are my boyfriend and some co-workers. My co-workers are all older than me and have kids so I really don't have friends in real life. I'm hoping this sub will help me feel less alone.