Figured it was time I got back to my blogs. They've just been sitting idle, taking up cyberspace, so let's see if I can get them active again! My mind today has been steered toward depression. Many of you know I suffer from clinical depression, aka major depressive disorder. Sadly, the stigma attached to clinical depression is still prevalent today. I'll address that later. First, I'd like to offer my opinion of clinical depression. I have suffered from this affliction since childhood, though I had no clue that I "suffered" from any such thing until my 40's. I had all the symptoms but assumed they were just normal. HA! For me, clinical depression is not a sign that I am "crazy", although those closest to me may disagree *chuckle*. I see it the same as an autoimmune disease. It's a lifetime illness, controlled by medicine and perhaps therapy, and an understanding support system. While clinical depression is a symptom of bipolar depress...
Great caption for that last one! That gave me a good chuckle.
ReplyDeleteTHEY ARE THE SWEETEST LITTLE BOYS! YOU MUST BE ONE OF THE HAPPIEST GRANDMA'S IN THE WORLD. MEGGAN IS A LOVELY WOMAN AND A VERY LUCKY ONE TO HAVE SUCH DEAR LITTLE MEN IN HER LIFE. NOT TO MENTION A MOMMY LIKE YOU.
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Awww, thank you, Jo! Yes, I am very happy and oh so proud. They are adorable little guys and I am soooo blessed, not only by them, but to have a daughter such as Meg. She has a heart like yours -- very sweet, loving, tender. She's my best gal pal, too.
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