Hi! New Today, But Older than dirt.

[Angel 5]

Hi Everyone,
I am Angel 5. Why the name, I don't know, but 5 is my lucky number.
I have been looking for someplace to call home, to get to know people and offer help and compassion where I can.
I am 57 years old, just starting the whole divorce thing from my H of 35 years - - - his idea, not mine. I have 2 grown kids, one 27 who is just getting her MBA this spring, and one who is 24 and after spending 2 years at his new job, he comes home to the headquarters, right here in town this summer.
I've been depressed on and off since I was 17, but managed to get through most of my life until I just couldn't wear the mask anymore. When it came off, all the energy drained out of me and I spent the last 5 years or so, mostly on the couch. I am drug resistant but have a great therapist. Before I took off the mask I taught Developmental Psychology for 20 years, then I went on sabbatical and just couldn't go back. Anxiety was now my main foe and I fight it daily, along with the depression. I hope at DU I am home.

[dd-va]

Hi Angel! Welcome! I hope that DU becomes a home for you as well. It has for me, a place where I can come, vent, let out all my problems and worries, and there is no one to judge, only loving support here. We have a chat room too here that is another great place for support. I hope you will try it out as well. Take Care & Keep Posting!

[Kattix]

I am new here today as well. If you need to vent just look for Kattix. Take care of you. Hugs!

[balcony]

Hi Angel5 and welcome. I admire your strength. Change after 35 years must be incredibly difficult. I am happy to read that you have someone to talk to and it sounds as if you have a lot of professional experience and knowledge to draw upon as well. DU is a place to find support and comfort. Please keep posting and all the best.

[balcony]

Hi Kattix, a welcome to you as well. Yes, this site does encourage all of us to support each other. Thank you for your words. Please keep posting yourself and check out our chat room here at DU as well. Chat provides another avenue for gaining information and support. Take care.