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Hey! Glad that you shared. This is a safe place. I'm so sorry that things haven't turned out the way that your were hoping. I too have experienced some pretty severe depression and know how hopeless it can feel. I think that it is great that you have been able to capture your negative thoughts and r...

I'm so sorry that you are going through this situation at home. It is wonderful that you have taken on the duty of taking care of your aging mother. I used to work as a geriatric social worker and recognize the compassion fatigue that comes when caring for a loved one. Something that you may look in...

I'm so sorry that you are feeling this way right now. May I ask how much time you have been spending with God in prayer and reading your Bible or singing praise? Your spirit sounds heavy. I found that even though I spent many years in the church and reading my Bible, that I was still unhappy, even t...

Hey Hun! I'm am so sorry that you are going through all of this with depression and loss. I truly feel for you. In many ways our stories are similar. Can I share mine with you? I grew up with an alcoholic father who was verbally and emotionally abusive as well as other things have been suspected due...

I am truly sorry that you had to endure not only the abuse itself, but also that you were put in the position of being told not to talk about it or that no one believed you. I think that it is great that you are talking about it and using your voice to help others. I encourage you to continue to go ...