Thank you for this thread Christina. My heart goes out to you with everything you’ve got on your plate. You are in my prayers.


I used to work 50-60 hours a week while working towards my MBA and CPA and raising a toddler. I was married for 19 years and had a nice house, well paying job and dream sports car. Exercised every day...kept a spotless house and had an active social life. It all came tumbling down with my illness. Granted...I couldn’t stay married to an *** who didn’t understand or accept mental illness but I grieve the loss of everything else including the potential.


I still have a close bond with my daughter so I am grateful for that.


Compared to that woman...this woman is vastly different and struggles every day....some days to even get off the couch or out of bed. I grow very, very weary at times.


I hear you about living on SSDI as well. It’s definitely a challenge.