Stories from Family & Friends

Living with and/or loving, caring about, someone who is suffering the symptoms of depression can be incredibly difficult.  The depression warps our thinking, fools us with strange emotions and contrary reactions, and all too often has us pushing away those we love and need the most.    At the time when communication is most needed, we tend to withdraw, leaving those who care for us lost and confused at best, at worst, hurt and resentful.

Sharing our thoughts and feelings and experiences with others, and being able to read about theirs, can be incredibly helpful.  The following contributions have been sent in by people who have a family member, friend or other loved one who has depression.

You Are Not Alone!

Please send us your experiences to share with others here.

QuietRock – 27yo female whose partner has depression

My Story by Debra, whose adult daughter has depression

My Mother – by Issabella, 24yo daughter. A story of hope!

My Story – Cactusgirl, 31yo, girl friend

My Story – by Michelle, 33yo, daughter.

The Outsider Looking In – by Ann, 38yo partner

My Husband – Anonymous, 39yo wife

A Cry To My Sister by Sam, 38yo sister

My Story – Pauline, 48yo mother who also has depression herself.

My Story – by Mark, who lost his marriage to depression.

Onlooker – by Marilyn, 50yo wife

My Story – By John McGrath, father

A Letter To My Daughter – Pa, 63yo father who also has depression.

My Friend Wendy – Donna, missing her friend.

My Story – by Annie, daughter.  Mother suicided during a bipolar episode.

My Story – By Sandy McGregor