Hello Shirl ! I'm about your age - I'm 63 and have been here awhile. You're right that depression is anger turned inward.

While I've worked alot oon my anger issues, I still suffer from depression. I have clinical depression, so the hormones & other stuff in my brain don't work properly and I have to be medicated for the rest of my life. In fact I've been medicated for about 40 years! I was also in therapy for many years too.

I still carry a resentment against my abuser, and I'm sure I always will. It's more like rage. I'd like to get rid of it, and I pray to God to allow me to forgive. At times I think I have, and at others, I know I haven't. I have more work to do on that. I HAVE to forgive -- not for the abuser, but for ME.

I'm glad you posted, Shirl and I'd like to WELCOME you here. I hope we hear more from you too! So keep posting, okay? I'm sure you'll be a great addition to this site. God bless and please take care of yourself. Hugs, Lee