((((Babysteps09))))

One step at a time and the willingness to take the steps and do the continued work we have to do. Everyday we take another step by being the survivors we are is a step in defeating that depression. By getting up and doing what we have to do each day marks one up for us.

Coming here and posting and recognizing as you did that you have to be willing to take the advice and put it to use is an important step. Knowing that the willingness to change and to do what it is going to take to get to the other side is half the battle. You my friend are already on your way.

Somedays it is easier to put one foot in front of the other and take babysteps as not to try to do it all at once. Not putting expectations on yourself (something I am having to really work on right now), and realizing that it takes time to work through and heal from what keeps knocking us back down----but also knowing that when we take time to feel and work through it--we also have to let it go in time.

Every time you come here and you reach out you are taking another step in defeating depression. Depression does not want us to let go or to reach out. It wants us to stay alone with it all so it can suffocate us in its grips. But taking a risk and letting out what you feel puts that depression back in its place.

I think we will all always have questions but it is in the willingness to ask that we find answers. Sometimes from something someone else says----or just in the asking the question itself--something inside will just know. When the time is right, we will know what it is we need to know.

The brain is an amazing thing and it holds so much that it gives to us as we are ready to handle it. I think you are doing an amazing job. And we are right here listening and supporting you as you walk along. You are never alone. Keep asking the questions for there is an answer. And I have faith in you that you will find it.

Know that I am right here for you and sending you many hugs and lots of support and love. You are doing what you need to be doing.

Which way out????? Forward and babysteps each day. When you feel you are taking 1 step forward and 2 steps back---keep going. Because you are moving. You have already taken the biggest step----knowing you needed to move. We are right here beside you, sitting quietly and reaching out our hand for you to grab onto.........................................
...........................................................................................we will not let you fall.

dps