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Old Sep 23, 2011, 05:49 AM
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Location: Michigan
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Bless your heart -- it sounds like you're at the end of your rope. It's very difficult living with someone who is severely depressed -- you are NOT to blame for what has happened.

Call your county's Mental Health agency -- almost ALL counties have them. See if they offer low-cost or free counseling. Many times they'll offer it on an "ability to pay" basis. Perhaps you can make an appointment for your husband, and then tell him afterwards! Tell him that you've already made the appointment, and he MUST go if he values his family. Make sure he understands that you cannot keep going on like this.

If the county doesn't offer counseling, ask them where you COULD get low-cost or free counseling. They should be able to tell you. Perhaps if you went with your husband to the first session, he might be more willing to continue himself afterwards. I wish you the very best -- I know you're miserable. God bless & please take care of YOU. Hugs, Lee