a thank-you note
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| Fri, 01-16-2004 - 10:20pm |
I've never posted on this board before, but I come back and read posts on it all the time. I've never shared my story, because although I know we are all free to vent and complain, when I read the truth about myself, it just makes me feel worse.
Reading how everyone feels and reading the support you guys give each other is totally helpful to me. I feel like I'm not alone and that there are other people out there surviving like I am. I can say I've lived a really hard life and can't ever seem to catch a break, but my depression comes in bouts and I'm not on any meds. I have however done a few drastic things, but I won't get into that.
Whenever I think my life is going right, something happens to turn it all around. I wonder if I can ever truly be happy. I don't ever really know what is so worthwhile about this life that makes me want to keep living, but the people I love are my motivation. Although only a few people know about my illness (and NO family members), I feel like a survivor and I believe in karma and I'm sure that this will all pay off for me in the future. That is what gives me hope and helps me through each day.
So I would just like to thank all of you who are so open to sharing your stories and lives with each other here. By being in pain, you are actually helping others, as twisted as that sounds!
Good luck to all of us.


Thanks, ((((((Alison))))))!
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CL-ladybug987
Thanks so much Alison for "delurking" and letting us know that we are helping so much!
*hugs
"Reading how everyone feels and reading the support you guys give each other is totally helpful to me. I feel like I'm not alone and that there are other people out there surviving like I am."
To me, that is why we have the board. Its the whole reason, and I'm so glad it is helping someone!
-Jenn
That was such a sweet thing to say to all of us it made my day especially because at times I feel that I am helping no one.
I agree with barb if you ever decide to open up to us a little more and let us get to know you better, we will all be here to listen and offer you support...
keeping you in my thoughts.
Erin