oceanwynds
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Depression is a reality, and i personally understand it. I was diagnosed bipolar 27 years ago. What I am going to say to you Lobo will come off sounding mean, but it is 'my' truth. So be it! If i had a friend like you Lobo, i would not have made it this far. My husband pushed me to do better. No I didnt have to work outside the home when married, but I was expected to work on me. He told me that i could stay if i did or leave, he had our daughter to look after. The last few years of his life, he told me how well i did and how proud he was of me. He pushed me, and I got where I could handle life. We had the tables turned then when he was diagnosed with emphysema and lung cancer. It was me having to take care of all his needs 24/7. When he died I was alone, daughter grown and on her own. She told me if i needed her too she would take care of me. I didn't want that. One thing I am good at is being a psychic, so I got work doing that and started to support myself. I live alone, because I can keep my life structured in a way that keeps me sane. I take care of my bills and don't run to Sir to let me live with him, when times got tough. Sir also is tough on me, and wont put up with me blaming others for my conditions or acting helpless. Thank God for him. He not my savior; I am. i done a lot of work on me to be were i am, and those that i can credit to helping me were those that didnt treat me like a victim. It is the only thing that saved me. oceanwynds
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