tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7073167998075190001.post7459933582319663881..comments2023-10-29T18:22:52.874+10:30Comments on Lightening: How Did This Happen?lighteninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13469704721683347931noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7073167998075190001.post-40965146542489388452007-12-01T19:50:00.000+10:302007-12-01T19:50:00.000+10:30(((HUGS))) Amy. Hope you're going okay. It's nic...(((HUGS))) Amy. Hope you're going okay. It's nice to know we're not the only ones isn't it? :-)lighteninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13469704721683347931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7073167998075190001.post-56988075865435692492007-11-28T18:06:00.000+10:302007-11-28T18:06:00.000+10:30I have tears in my eyes. I feel your feelings. Tha...I have tears in my eyes. I feel your feelings. Thanks so much for sharing. I needed the wake up call your post just gave me.<BR/><BR/>Amyagrantham81https://www.blogger.com/profile/03291592322714975341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7073167998075190001.post-4758792257982431012007-11-19T21:54:00.000+10:302007-11-19T21:54:00.000+10:30Hi BethP - thank you for your kind words. I can f...Hi BethP - thank you for your kind words. I can fall into the "wish this wasn't happening to me" thinking as well. I think it's easier in hindsight to see the positives and the growth. I guess I tend to go up and down a bit with the optimism. :-)lighteninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13469704721683347931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7073167998075190001.post-51556356390691527462007-11-19T19:44:00.000+10:302007-11-19T19:44:00.000+10:30Thanks for sharing part of your journey...it was v...Thanks for sharing part of your journey...it was very inspiring and motivating. <BR/><BR/>You have such an optimistic outlook. Our family had a life crisis a couple of years back and it has been a real journey of recovery for us. It was good to be reminded that we have the opportunity for growth through these crisis (I often fall into 'if only it hadn't happened' musing) and it is much more useful to see what learning you can take with you on the journey.<BR/><BR/>Thanks so much for sharing!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7073167998075190001.post-16683557763828786132007-10-23T13:41:00.000+09:302007-10-23T13:41:00.000+09:30Lightening & Ali, I'm a sufferer too. Why don't ...Lightening & Ali, I'm a sufferer too. Why don't we talk about it? I wouldn't say I've "enjoyed" reading this post, but it has certainly articulated a few things in my life as well and for that, I thank you. I've suffered one relapse since falling into the black fog big time in 2003...but fortunately that time I felt it coming and found the energy to ask for help. We're so busy being self reliant and strong we forget to look after ourselves. Well done - I send you a virtual hug!The Tin Househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03422547957232680227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7073167998075190001.post-47236142013021940962007-08-16T16:17:00.000+09:302007-08-16T16:17:00.000+09:30Thanks everyone for your comments and support. :-...Thanks everyone for your comments and support. :-) I think depression is slowly becoming better understood. Sadly it seems to be very widespread.lighteninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13469704721683347931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7073167998075190001.post-87865711257945261482007-08-15T23:05:00.000+09:302007-08-15T23:05:00.000+09:30So glad things are getting so much better for you!...So glad things are getting so much better for you!<BR/>Madly.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7073167998075190001.post-26763990720385204882007-08-15T22:41:00.000+09:302007-08-15T22:41:00.000+09:30Wow! Your post has really moved me and the words "...Wow! Your post has really moved me and the words "They say that during the difficult times in life is when we learn and grow" are so true.<BR/>I have always believed that life never throws at us more than we can handle and some of us can handle a lot more than others. I've lived with loved ones who have suffered depression and as you know it is a long road to recovery from any sort of breakdown. Keep doing the babysteps as I know you are getting their one day at a time.<BR/>Thank you for sharing.<BR/>-hugs-Lishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00066863074405512584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7073167998075190001.post-91945389990950888992007-08-15T19:37:00.000+09:302007-08-15T19:37:00.000+09:30There is freedom in being truthful. I think it eas...There is freedom in being truthful. I think it eases the burden you carry. The good thing about reaching 'rock bottom' is that the only way is up ! <BR/>Thankyou for your honesty. <BR/>I too read Your Money or Your Life and it is the basis of many of my frugal principles. <BR/>Thanks again for a wonderful website.A Vision Splendidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16117977569651546270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7073167998075190001.post-9160392016022342702007-08-15T18:21:00.000+09:302007-08-15T18:21:00.000+09:30Thanks for such a brave post J - {{HUGS}}Thanks for such a brave post J - {{HUGS}}Kezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15915193876879614644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7073167998075190001.post-56033004569903051562007-08-15T16:22:00.000+09:302007-08-15T16:22:00.000+09:30Hi Jodi,It's taken me a little while to find the t...Hi Jodi,<BR/><BR/>It's taken me a little while to find the time to read this post the way I wanted to, but it has definitely been worthwhile. Thanks for posting this, it definitely struck a chord.<BR/><BR/>Take care,<BR/><BR/>Emmaemma.jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11637286643883927005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7073167998075190001.post-61272322070963969772007-08-15T13:35:00.000+09:302007-08-15T13:35:00.000+09:30I'm very grateful to you for having the courage to...I'm very grateful to you for having the courage to share your experiences with depression. A member of my family is currently undergoing treatment and her depression started out as mild post natal depression too. You have helped in my understanding of what she is going through. <BR/>Wishing you all the very best :-)Pollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05445695027860122257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7073167998075190001.post-75823562068447076042007-08-15T10:42:00.000+09:302007-08-15T10:42:00.000+09:30Wow what an honest and brave post. Thankyou so mu...Wow what an honest and brave post. Thankyou so much for sharing, I know that I've taken some really valuable insights from this. <BR/>Great to hear that you are moving forward and feeling happy with who you are now.<BR/><BR/>Cheers LennyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7073167998075190001.post-75240437843438573872007-08-15T09:08:00.000+09:302007-08-15T09:08:00.000+09:30I have just given you an award ~ details are on my...I have just given you an award ~ details are on my blog :)Alihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07636304236237630746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7073167998075190001.post-65471375969685492612007-08-14T18:04:00.000+09:302007-08-14T18:04:00.000+09:30You are one courageous woman!! Thanks so much for ...You are one courageous woman!! Thanks so much for "baring" your soul and innermost thoughts and feelings. You have come a long way! keep taking those baby steps and know you are not alone. God is with you all the way and so are many friends, bloggers and all! I am sure through all this you are helping others who may have similar experiences. You are an awesome Aussie! Lots of love. <BR/>LSAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7073167998075190001.post-30208002585086770822007-08-14T15:28:00.000+09:302007-08-14T15:28:00.000+09:30Your bravery and courage are inspiring. You have m...Your bravery and courage are inspiring. You have made huge progress in the time that I have "known" you. I think that we could all learn from you, in regards to what really is important in our lives. Look after yourself and your family and keep making progress, one step at a time. Look how far you have come, rather than how far you have to go. {{{Hugs}}} PriscillaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7073167998075190001.post-61027300924746592462007-08-14T12:33:00.000+09:302007-08-14T12:33:00.000+09:30Thank you so much for sharing such a pivitol part ...Thank you so much for sharing such a pivitol part of your life with us all. I do understand how difficult it would've been for you to write this post ~ you have worded it well. I'm happy to read that you see everything as a step forward in you and your family's lives. **hugs** Ali :)<BR/><BR/>I suffer from depression and anxiety, though I don't tell many people!!Alihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07636304236237630746noreply@blogger.com