Hello Bella Rose - what a beautiful name you have. I think it reflects a beautiful sensitive soul. Welcome to the forum, it's lovely to meet you.
Yes, reading the news can make us think the world is a terrible place eh? Especially if we're sensitive to the pain and suffering of others, which you clearly are.
I really admire what you're doing - volunteering with children who need love, living life by your principles as a vegan. You might not think you're doing enough or that what you do makes no difference - but it does.
Ghandi said 'be the change you want to see in the world'. That's what you are doing, and you are modelling that to your children and to others.
Collectively we're a pretty harmful species, but individually there are so many wonderful, caring people. Maybe it would help you to connect with others who are passionate about making positive change in the world. I find that seeing the good in others helps me be a better person. And it's not always big things, often it's the little things that restore my faith in humanity - like a neighbour watering someone else's garden, or colleagues who bring flowers for someone who's been having a hard time. Look for the good in people, it's there.
Oh, I must tell you of a website I love - it's called the Good News Network, google it, it's full of stories of people's kindness. Always makes me feel better when the rest of the news is so awful.
If you continue to feel this way Bella Rose I would strongly suggest you seek some professional help through a doctor or counsellor. It might be the state of the world that's making you feel depressed - or it might be depression is making you see the world that way. It messes with our minds and our perspective.
Best wishes to you, and feel free to talk with us here anytime.
Kaz
