Greetings!
So, we are long overdue to announce the winners for the "A Candle in the Dark" contest at mental-health (https://www.deviantart.com/mental-health). That's my fault; I hope you will forgive me (Aeirmid (https://www.deviantart.com/aeirmid)).
The point of the Candle in the Dark contest was to have people reflect on the things (coping mechanisms, people, etc.) that helped them get through their darkest times and come out stronger for the journey. It's about overcoming obstacles and growing. We had many, many amazing entries; you can see them here.
It was extremely difficult for those of us who judged the deviations to find a winner. How do you rate one person's pain and triumph against another? There really is