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Jul 08, 2011, 11:31 AM
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Nine months ago, I didn't think I'd see this day. I was in a very profound depression and didn't think I would be alive for Christmas. At least, that was my plan. But things changed and the deep blackness lifted.
Today is my birthday and I am so happy to be alive!  I look back on the last nine months and at what I would have missed. Sure, big things like Christmas...but also some of the simpler things. Hugging my children, hearing my daughter in a clarinet concert solo, seeing my kids receiving awards from school, feeling the ocean sand beneath my feet, roasting marshmallows, getting to know a dear new friend, the sweetness of fresh raspberries...and I would have missed it all. If you're in that black hole that I was in, and standing on the edge, please hang on. Know that things can change...moods can change...and life can be good again. I'm sure that at some point I will be in that dark place again, it's just the nature of the beast...but I will try to remember this day and how good it feels, and that I will be here again. I wish you all health and peace today. 
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I've been scattered I've been shattered I've been knocked out of the race But I'll get better I feel your light upon my face ~Sting, Lithium Sunset 
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#2
Jul 08, 2011, 11:57 AM
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Congratulations Drangonfly2 on seeing there is more to life than Depression
Happy Birthday  xxxx |
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#3
Jul 08, 2011, 12:13 PM
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 Happy Birthday! Enjoy your day & thanks for your post.
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#4
Jul 08, 2011, 01:32 PM
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY HUN! And C0NGRATZ I'm so very proud of you!
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#5
Jul 08, 2011, 01:51 PM
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Happy Birthday!!! It's always great when the clouds clear, and the sun comes out!! Hope the sun stays out a long time for you.
xoxoxo |
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#6
Jul 08, 2011, 04:48 PM
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#7
Jul 09, 2011, 01:56 AM
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Happy birthday and thanks for the reminder of the good things in life
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I can do all things through him who gives me strength
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#8
Jul 09, 2011, 04:44 AM
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Happy Birthday! Thanks for sharing what we all can look forward too when in the black hole.
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#9
Jul 09, 2011, 04:46 AM
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Thank you for sharing with us the gift of your birthday. Your year gives me confidence that "It is ok to hope."
Being bipolar ii myself, I see the courage of so many people on these boards. It is breathtaking. |
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#10
Jul 09, 2011, 12:18 PM
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Congrats, dragonfly!
(Also, agreed. Raspberries are super delicious.  )
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#11
Jul 11, 2011, 04:11 AM
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Dragonfly, What you wrote is beautiful, I am so happy for you on this birthday!!
I hope you had a great day, sorry I am late on this, but I wanted to wish you a belated birthday. I am sooo glad that you are happy to be ALIVE  I'm very happy you are here too!
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