1. It helps to get it out and in the open. If people know I am struggling, then they can offer kind words of encouragement and not judge me when Lily doesn't have her shoes on. Because I am just trying to get everyone out the door with clean diapers and underwear on...shoes are a minor detail.
2. I hope that by sharing my story that someone out there that is struggling with the same issue, or something like it, can read my blog and feel like they are not alone. Depression is a pretty lonely place and doesn't really like company...so if someone feels like they aren't the only one, it can lift their spirits.
3. Lastly, mental illness is not anything to be ashamed of. Like any other illness, you have to do everything you can to overcome it. This blog is one of the ways that I am overcoming.
So, thanks David for your concern. But, I am totally okay with sharing this with strangers. I have no idea WHY it makes me feel better, but it does! (also, i didn't do this to make you feel bad, i just did it because I thought it was funny; based on previous conversations with you about my blog and what i share.)
2 comments:
Since we're related, it would make sense that we would share similar health issues. I, too, have suffered from depression since I was 15. I've had some pretty serious ones, as you probably know, and I just want you to know how amazing I think it is that you can be so open about your life.
Depression is a very lonely place to be. And even though it's nothing to be ashamed of, it can feel very shameful, like you should be able to "just suck it up" etc. I've heard it all. And I can't. I am getting much better about talking about how I'm feeling now that I have a supportive husband and such great friends, but it's a very difficult thing to do.
Your posts make me think. They make me feel like I'm not alone. And they give me hope that someone who is feeling like I do is dealing so well, so maybe I can do the same next time around. Thank you for having the courage to be so open.
thank you melinda. you are amazing and it means so much to me that my honesty is making you feel just a bit better about who you are.
love, taylor
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