My dear,

None of us has more to give back than our unconditional love: and that is the most precious gift in the world.

Please hang in there! I can't imagine that ANYONE'S life would be more joyful without you. I know the deep pain you feel and the love and concern you have for others makes you feel that way, but if you weren't around then your kids and girlfriend would be forever bereft and joyless. YOUR PRESENCE IN THE WORLD IS NEEDED.

You are deeply depressed and suffering. But you don't have to feel ashamed of it. My heart is sad that you are being sooooo hard on yourself. You are human, friend -- nothing more and nothing less. That's all any of us can be -- and maybe the point of our lives is to pull together so that we can help each other through our individual frailties and challenges. Maybe THAT'S the purpose. I know that you add so much to DS and you have helped others here already.

*opening my arms and bundling you up in them*

You just said the magic words, "you give her unconditional love." Do you know how many woman languish to hear those words.
Those words can pick someone up off the floor, heal a bruised heart, calm fear, dry up tears, and touch a woman's heart.

dirty,

I think one of the first places to start is to stop putting yourself down. You are not those things you say you are. The more you say those things, the better your chances of you (and possibly others) actually believing it. Focus on what you do do that is good. Even the smallest most insignificant thing that you do well is important right now. I'm sure your kids and your wife love you and care about you. Focus on that. How precious they are. Do something nice for them...then..give yourself credit for it...feel good about it....again...no matter how small it is. Small steps...lead to one big Giant step. Small steps.....

Oh, honey!

We need you here! You have been a tremendous help here! And your family loves you and needs you in their lives!!! Trust me! My Mother was severely depressed, and committed suicide. It tore me appart!!!!!!!! I would rather have her here with me than not!! I understand you are very depressed, and can't find your way out of the darkness, but reach out toward the light and grab our hands! We are here, and will help you out of the darkness. We will never let go! You are a very important part of your family, and the family here at DS, we would be lost with out you! Please, continue to talk to us, and we will help as much as we can.

I would love to have my husband love me unconditionally! It is the best gift you can give someone!

YOU ARE NEEDED BY YOUR FAMILY, AND BY US HERE AT DAILY STRENGTH!

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One step at a time, my friend. One step at a time.

Thanks everyone for your help.I don't know what I would do without this place at this point.

We feel the same about you, dirty. We need you as much as you need us. Please feel better soon! We miss you!

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One day at a time, take it slow, there is light at the end of the tunnel. Tomorrow is a new day!

You've given me hope today. Because you wrote to us. You're stronger although you can't feel it or see it yet. But you are. You have love that you freely give and children who need you. I imagine you feel like a child yourself needing someone to take care of you for a change. I understand that, I do. What was that line from Castaway with Tom Hanks? When he was rescued from near death, they asked him how did you survive it all? His answer was "I told myself to just breathe." For now, just breathe. Please be good to yourself. Don't lose hope, my friend. {{{{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}}}}

You are not alone. I am feeling the same way so maybe we can help each other through this! Message me ANYTIME!!!

My suggestion is to cry when you feel like crying. It's when I hold my feelings in that I stay depressed, once I get them out, I can break on through to the other side, and get myself out of the pain. Just a suggestion.

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NO ONE LIFE WOULD BE MOE ENJOYABLE WITHOUT YOU DONT SAY SUCH THINGS!!YOU DO GIVE HER YOUR UNCONDITINAL LOVE THAT A PLUS DEARY..WE ALL FEEL DEFEATED AT TIMES BUT TAKE IT ONE DAT AT A TIME... THINGS WILL GET BETTER THEY HAVE TO...SCREAM ALL YOU WANT BUT DONT BEAT YOUR HEAD IT'LL HURT AN DOESNT HELP ANYTHING...I'M CERTINLY NOT AN EXPERT I HAVE MANY ISSUES...WE ALL DO.. JUST TAKE IT SLOW ONE DAY AT A TIME...