So Much

Now that the nation is having a "conversation" about Depression, my various inboxes have flooded with questions, since I haven't been quiet about my own mental health in decades. These folks know they can ask me anything and it won't be met with judgment or attitude. Since my teens I've said I prefer education over ignorance, so while it may have taken a bit longer than imagined, I am so thankful for the simple trust these folks have shown me. Your secrets are as safe with me as they are with you, because I have the same secrets; depression whispers lies to me, too. Remember: Depression Lies. SO MUCH!

Robin

The world learned of the suicide of Robin Williams today, a force of comedic nature who inspired and comforted us all with his manic hilarity. 

The world forgets that with manic comes depressive, and with depressive comes despair, and that no amount of money or accolades can beat the monster. No awards, no SUVs, no mansions can thwart an attack on one's very mind. 

The world hopes for better, but does the world band together to solve depressive disorders? 

Not yet, in my world.

May you rest in peace, soothed by the calm silence of your tragic victory. 

Pieces of Peace

This moment, with my sweet boy Fonz on my lap, is what my aching body and wounded heart needed. A shy, "broken" cat loving his human enough to sleep, belly up, in the safe spot he knows won't hurt me...his "broken" human. 

Pure, unconditional love.