Hi Catlovers141,

I just wanted to acknowledge your need. You certainly deserve to be cared about and nurtured. You shouldn't have to be mothering your mother either or taking on family problems. College and depression are stressful enough. I hope that you can find healthy sources of support over the school break. I went to an alanon meeting yesterday and found others who like me were depressed and alone for the holidays. There was support there. I see you're in Mass. I'm in Western Mass. Best wishes.