Depression Support Group
Depression is a real and debilitating condition that is often misunderstood by family and friends. Its meaning can range from a prolonged period of sadness to an actual mental illness with specific symptoms. Find and share experiences with others who are going through the same struggles.
Recently, I applied for two jobs and haven't received any replies. I went out to cut the grass. As I did, I look at my old neighbor's house and remember the family that lived there when I was younger. The oldest son was my age and he and his life seemed perfect. He was blonde and blue-eyed and the girls thought he was cute. He was athletic and was the star pitcher of his little league team. He got straight A's in school and was a Cub/Boy Scout. He knew how to play the piano very well and knew karate. Also, he seemed to always have the latest toys and his father took the family out for camping and sailing trips.
As for me, I excelled in school as long as I didn't need imagination. I was picked on for my appearance with only some "good samaritans" protecting me. I was the only person on my T-BALL team not to get a homerun. I got toys around Christmas only. And the domestic violence....
We had a student of the week at school and he was chosen several times over the years. When I was in sixth grade, I was doing well academically, so my teacher decided to nominate me. The only thing I had going for me was my then-perfect attendance. My teacher said, "You have done much, have you?"
Ugh, how I hated him. Why are some people just so perfect and everything just laid out for them? Why are they given every advantage while I have these pathetic talents, if I can even call them that, that will never bear fruit. I can pursue some interest, but never reach profiency. Everyone else will always be better for me at it. A fact my family doesn't miss an opportunity to point out after encouraging me to try. Why couldn't I be perfect?
As for me, I excelled in school as long as I didn't need imagination. I was picked on for my appearance with only some "good samaritans" protecting me. I was the only person on my T-BALL team not to get a homerun. I got toys around Christmas only. And the domestic violence....
We had a student of the week at school and he was chosen several times over the years. When I was in sixth grade, I was doing well academically, so my teacher decided to nominate me. The only thing I had going for me was my then-perfect attendance. My teacher said, "You have done much, have you?"
Ugh, how I hated him. Why are some people just so perfect and everything just laid out for them? Why are they given every advantage while I have these pathetic talents, if I can even call them that, that will never bear fruit. I can pursue some interest, but never reach profiency. Everyone else will always be better for me at it. A fact my family doesn't miss an opportunity to point out after encouraging me to try. Why couldn't I be perfect?
That kid next door may have had everything a child could wish for but that doesnt mean he knows the value of the things he had. People in those situations seem to always think they deserve the best without earning it.
People think I have the perfect life. I have a fiance that I live with, go to work, go to school off and on, I have a life, go out, have friends, go to my program and I'm not in the hospital etc. But that is just what people see on the outside. No one really knows what is going on on the inside.
Please don't ever compare your life to someone else. I feel no ones life is easier then someone else's. It is just different.