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Old Jun 15, 2011, 09:31 PM
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Aw, I'm sorry, I bet that didn't feel good.

I have an almost 9 year old son, and he doesn't know anything about my depression. BUT, there was an article in the last Parents magazine about moms with depression. And it said that it's much better to sit down with kids and explain to them that mommy has an illness, and sometimes that causes mommy to x/y/z...., and that it has nothing to do with them when mommy is crabby, or tired, or cries. It said not to use the word "depression" in kids under 8 years old.
I haven't done this yet, but I will definitely sit down with my son and explain this to him. Especially since he has a mood disorder too.

Good luck to you!
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As she draws her final breath
Just beyond the door he'll find her
Taking her hand he softly says

For the first time you can open your eyes
And see the world without your sorrow
Where no one knows the pain you left behind
And all the peace you could never find
Is waiting there to hold and keep you
Welcome to the first day of your life

Just open up your eyes as I lay you down tonight
Safe on the other side
No more tears to cry
Thanks for this!
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