He says, "But we grow stronger when we break." As broken as I am right now, I'm not so sure about that. I hope he's right.
Depression Marathon Blog
- etta
- Diagnosed with depression 18 years ago, I lost the life I once knew, but in the process re-created a better me. I am alive and functional today because of my dog, my treatment team, my sobriety, and my willingness to re-create myself within the confines of this illness. I hate the illness, but I'm grateful for the person I've become and the opportunities I've seized because of it. I hope writing a depression blog will reduce stigma and improve the understanding and treatment of people with mental illness. All original content copyright to me: etta. Enjoy your visit!
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I am ALWAYS skeptical of platitudes! Sometimes I think it's a way for another to say "I don't want to deal with your problem, so I'm going to dismiss it as not a problem but an opportunity. Then it's back on you."
@ Paul: I found the song beautiful and moving, especially when combined with the video. After a friend sent it to me, I did some research. Groban says he struggles with depression and intense feelings of isolation and loneliness. He wrote the song in the hopes it would help others feel less alone. I certainly could identify with the sentiment, but in the space I'm in right now, I don't have any confidence I'm going to come through this, much less come through it stronger. I hope he's right.
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