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I began going because of issues in my previous marriage. It wasn't so much rejection of me, per se, but a rejection of my feelings. I felt trapped in a marriage I didn't want to be in, and my husband was in total denial of us having any issues so he basically said it was in my head. Meanwhile, I was...

I understand, trust me, I've been in a similar circumstance, and with young children. This is why you need a plan. It may mean getting a job that's good enough for now, then going back to school part time, in order to work towards getting a better paying one. It may take time until you are where you...

Hi nephtis, My best friend and I have had a long distance relationship for years. It is definitely hard to show support from a distance, as I often long for her just to put her arms around me. However, she still supports me by just being there. She lets me vent, offers advice where she sees it may h...

Hi zombiemeth, I'm sorry for your pain. I too think the best thing is to devise a plan to move out. I've found that success is the best revenge. Start by thinking where you would like to see yourself in five years, if everything went your way. Then devise a plan to get there. This may involve taking...

I agree with much of what was said already, just wanted to add some support. I feel your pain in so many ways. I am such a loving person, and it kills me inside to feel so unloved by my husband. His medication he takes seems to have sapped all the emotion out of him, and I try to support him, but it...

Yes, please continue to write. That was beautiful and so true. I sometimes feel like though there are so many people around me, I am still alone in the crowd. I've learned that having one true friend is more precious than a million fake ones. My family is of little help where my depression is concer...

Wow, I am so sorry. (totally in tears right now)I too have mother issues, but you remind me of my relationship with my son. I have been so screwed up dealing with my depression over the years, I know I was not there for him the way I needed to be, because I was so checked out. Now he is dealing with...

Hi. Let's see. I have been dealing with depression for some years now. I have told my family about it, but everyone seems to be so involved with their own issues, that mine doesn't seem so important to them. I had hit rock-bottom, at least by my standards, (okay, probably by most) and the only thing...

Hi, I am new here as well. I think expressing yourself here is a good start, I'm hoping it will help me too. Maybe try going to a therapist, as that way you can feel safe about opening up more in detail. Going to therapy was one of the things I can say was of real help to me. I did dump my first the...