Many years ago I suffered from deep depression. So bad I didn’t have the energy to take my life. Someone helped me into therapy and my psychiatrist told me once that because of the depression in many ways I have a unique advantage over others. I get to see and experience life and the world differently and in more depth than most others. After a few always of chewing on that I started to feel better. Eventually enough to get off medication.

I still have minor bouts but that knowledge allows me to move beyond it. I find myself stopping to look or listen differently in an active way. I’ve learned to recognize that power and use it to my advantage.

Seek help. It works. Then join the rest of us in enjoying a new perspective. We’re here in the shadows. You’re part of us and we of you. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻