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Unfortunately, my brother wouldn't go to a counselor with me even if I asked, but just having you guys here has helped more than you could ever know. With each passing day the pain is easing. Keep praying for me. Keep praying for my brother in hopes that he will find peace with himself and his famil...

Everything you all are saying does make sense. But you weren't here when he said the things that he said to me. He compared me to a woman who drowned her kids. That's why he said he couldn't leave me alone with his children anymore. Well let me add that he said all of this because I slammed his door...

I can not thank God enough for all the support I am receiving on this site. Only other people with depression can understand how depression feels. My brother says that he is going to get help with his problem, but I know he said that in a condescending way. I don't believe him. I am almost glad that...

Thank you warmie for your support also. This is a very hard time for me. But I almost feel selfish talking about all my problems. Because I know other people are suffering more than I am. But at the same time my pain is all I can think about. Like I said earlier....I lost my mom when I was 11 or twe...

Thank you so much for your support Stephen. You will never know how much just the "sound" of your typing/voice means to me. I've felt so alone for so long. Not that I am alone, but I know you understand. God led me to this site and I am thanking him constantly. I think it was my hysterecto...

Hi, I'm new to this chat thingy. I've always been scared to share my depression with anyone other than my husband. The bad thing about that now is that he suffers also since the lose of his hand three years ago. And now things have gotten so bad for me that I know if I slip back into that suicidal s...