Hi, AP

I think you do very well forcing yourself to go to work, despite feeling bad. You should feel good about that and give yourself the credit because it is very difficult to do in those circumstances. I am sorry that your marriage fell through. It is difficult to find a good man these days. But there are online Christians dating sites that might provide better opportunities.

That is one thing you can feel confident about. No one in this group will ever be judgmental. Hopefully that book by Dr. Keryn will really help you. Sometimes with depression. it is not very easy to absorb information. I have found that also

Accepting ourselves the way we are is very important for peace of mind. Don't feel ashamed about being happy and full of jokes one day and not the next. That is just down to the way that depression affects us. Just think of what you would say to someone in that position. You would show compassion and understanding and acceptance and doing the same for ourselves is best. Making a list of the good things in life to be grateful for does boost the mood and help to see things in the proper perspective.

I hope and pray visiting the church will give you great spiritual strength. Although I am Catholic myself the Pentecostal churches are very good at building a church community with groups that meet during the week for women and different interests. And they do pray with people for healing. Also. I hope and pray your weekend will be really good. God bless and best wishes from your friend Francis