I know a lot of this is a trust issue, Button, and I hope you can overcome that. But I just wanted to say that if I somehow found out that my T struggled with severe depression, I'd love him even more. First, because I'd know he struggles past his own issues to help others with theirs. Second, because I'd know he knows what it's like.

Something that happened a few months ago made me realize that my T didn't have a very good concept of what it was like to be really seriously suicidal. And that's ok, he doesn't have to know firsthand. But... I couldn't help but think that it would make such a difference if he did. So, for one, no one can prevent you from becoming a T because you struggle with depression. And second, depression doesn't make you any less worthy than anyone else. It's nothing to be ashamed of .