Depression

Depression lingers like an unwelcome ghost trailing behind me. And most days, I accept that. I acknowledge that. And, I’m okay. What if one day I’m not?

While money does not prevent depression, it does facilitate the potential for happiness, or at the very least more management of unhappiness.

Mental illness doesn’t switch off for the summer — it just feels different. So stop making people feel bad for staying inside during summer.

When I held Baby J for the first time, everything shuffled into place. For the kids, I see every reason to breathe. They love me. I don’t know why.

With other people who are struggling with mental health issues, I am empathetic. But when it comes to my own depression, I am none of those things.

To help the one you love battle their depression, here are some tips to follow.

Depression is difficult to live with, alone, or in a couple.

In the midst of struggling with being depressed, you’re also saddled with the practical realities of staying alive. It’s no easy feat.