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I do feel deeply alone at the moment. I let myself feel guilt for some things. But being different or not meeting someone else's expectations is not one of them. Disappointed yes, guilt no. It is right for you to feel proud of the steps you are taking. I feel deeply alone too, but your story helps.

Hello, I am not sure what to expect from this. I do not let people I know know when I am depressed. It seems so pathetic, talking about it has always left me feeling worse, like a judgement has been passed that I can never reverse. I have a wife, I have children, I have a lot to be happy about. But ...