Dano, I can relate and I get it. I know that place, where everything is easier if its not happening.

That's kinda why I'm fighting so hard now, making sure I write even if I think that writing is a little shite. It helps. Alot.

And my virutal blog friends have become very important to me as well. Its kind of interesting, is it not how we manage to find each other here? People who can understand, who accept everything. Who get it.

You're definitely not contagious. You're not a bad person for going through what you do.

You aren't going to slide down to some inevitable bottom. Eventually you're going to rise up. It may take a while, and it may not feel like it, but you will.

Why do I say that with confidence? Because its human nature and its the destiny of human kind.

*hugs*

I was so happy today when I saw you posted. Please don't worry about being contagious.Even though,I can relate all to well ,to the suffocating grip depression can have on someone, I miss ya when you don't post.So I say write ,write till your heart's content.And KNOW ,that you have a virtual friend's hand to hold, if you need to.
I'm glad you're back!

Be kind to yourself. Depression is an ugly place to be even when there are no horrific events within a life ... add to that some trauma and depression becomes strangling. Take extra special care of yourself at this time and know that your virtual friends care.

Dano,
I just flew in from Vegas...(boy, are my arms..ok I wont say it). Darlin', thanks for that precious post. You know I'm crazy 'bout you too. If there was anything that I could say to cheer you up I would. But I know that it is not nearly that simple and I won't patronize you that way.
Just know that I love you and I am twirling around and tossing my hat up in the air to you just like Mary Tyler Moore did in the opening of her show! You're gonna make it afterall, even if that really bugs you right now ;)
Hugs,
Eve

Dano, not sure what to say or do to make it better so ...

*jigs*

I call it DANCIN' FOR DANO

and I hope it helps.

Svasti~I am so grateful for our little community. Maybe we find each other, as a law of nature. As cream and heat rise, as rain falls and the earth turns, as our ancients gathered together for safety in numbers, support and nurturing, so do we.

I have to believe I will get better, as I have in the past. But each time I slide into the mire, I wonder if I can stand it much more.

My cats and my amazing best friend Cricket want and need me. If I do only one decent thing in my life, it'll be that I continue the struggle.

*Hugs* back to you, with brass knobs on!


Thinkinfyou~You flatter me, and I'll take it! I am trying to get it together enough to not only bleat about my life, but to participate in my on-line friends too.


Anon~I can't say it often enough, how much all this support has meant to me. I feel guilty for not being there for everyone else as much as I could be. But I think you are right.

Best to take time to heal. Hopefully, that will be soon.


Eve~My sweet Southern sister. You bring me so much joy. You remind me of how good I could have it. Keep letting us know about life in the Won Ton Estates.


la~Your words and jigs bring a smile to my face. Many thanks.

Heya Dano! Think you could be right there about the laws of nature. When our own immediate environments could not support us... those who can are near in one way if not another...

I do believe you'll get better too. I have to believe that about myself, even though I don't have as tough a time as you do. Its still been far from easy or pleasant.

Cats and friends are what has kept me going as well. Although I love dogs too... heck I love all animals.

And yeah, they deserve your company, so keep up the good fight!
xo

Svasti,

Animals in our lives add so much. They teach us unconditional love, the beauty of caring for one so dependent, the joy of nurturing and the gift of wordless affection.

The very qualities that we seek in others can be found in our pets. They are, indeed, true familiars.

Thank you for your kind words. We'll all be writing to each other for years and years I hope.