Look back at old photos

“I was at my mothers house the other night and we were looking at old photo albums. The frat few minutes were filled with joy and nostalgia but then a very strong feeling of loss and sadness filled me.. Oh, regret as well. I'm sure most people looking at older pictures could feel sad when they see pets or people that have died but I felt bad in the sense that I feel that my life took a bad turn back then..I guess I felt back then that I was hopeful and had my whole life in front of me.. I cringe at the years wasted or lost to avoudance and depression..”