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In reply to the discussion: I'm staying alive for my dog and my cat [View all]BlueKota
(4,140 posts)31. I am sorry for your loss.
I dont know if this helps but from my perspective the pain of depression is hard to detect or define. Sometimes those of us who suffer from it aren't even aware of just how deep we are sinking in it, until we hit bottom. I have had to be hospitalized because of it multiple times even after I started treatment. I know the red alert symptoms, and what I am supposed to do when they start, but sometimes even that didn't help. You clearly loved your son and I guarantee he knew that and it mattered.
I do believe a 100 percent we will see those we love again.
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You are right. One would have to have experienced it to truly understand. I watched my
LoisB
Mar 20
#14
O, my dear Friend.I wish I could wrap my arms around you and tell you that you are loved ((🥰))
Deuxcents
Mar 20
#4
I'm so sorry we are living in such awful times. I think staying alive because of love is as good a reason as any
LiberalLoner
Mar 20
#6
(((Hugs))). I feel shell shocked lately. It's hard. But I see a strong resistance growing now, too. 💙💙💙
LiberalLoner
Mar 21
#37