I wrote a book about my life; it is my story that follows my journey from childhood into adulthood. It is a story about forgiveness, and also one that helps to explain to others why I am the person I am today.
I tried to tell my story in such a way as to remain positive, and even when I had to rewrite the last chapter last week because my wife left me a month ago, I still try to remain optimistic.
I still struggle with suicidal thoughts, actually I can't hardly get them out of my head, but I know tha things will work out for me, and I hope that when I decide to share my story with others, it will be an encouragement to others along the way.
Wish me luck, I sent the manuscript to a publishing company today and hope that they will be willing to publish me.
I have spoken of a reason to be here, a "calling" if you will, and I believe that this calling is to encourage those who struggle with depression as I do. I just feel like I am supposed to share my story; hopefully together we can take away some of the stigma of depression and help people to understand what it is that we face from day to day.
Blessings to all,
Jon

[kimboboo]

I hope things work out with getting your story published. I'd love to read it. I'm also glad you seem to be feeling a little bit better than last week. I look forward to talking with you in a chat room soon. Meanwhile, stay strong.

((((((((((Jon)))))))))))))

Kim

Actually, I'm really not feeling much better than I did last week; I still wish that I was dead, or at least felt no more pain, but I think the only difference is that I am resolved that I will find a way to feel better...if for no other reason than to help others when they need someone who understands what they're going through.
Thanks for the support and the online hugs, (((((KIM))))) right back at ya.
Jon

[collegefriend]

Jon- I think its great that you sent your book to a publishing company. I hope they send you good news. i would love to read it. I hope everything starts to become better for you. remember if you ever need anything im here. My email is on my profile. Talk to you soon
~Andrea

<font color=red> It's hard being a snowflake in a world of Cheerios!</font color=red>

Thank you so much for your kind words; I also hope that things look up for you soon.
I'll email you soon.
Love & Peace,
Jon

[Butterfly_Faerie]

{{{jon}}}

Good for you, I find personally that it's always easier to get it onto paper. Hope you are doing well.

<font color=red>~Sundance~</font color=red>

<font color=blue>"Never react emotionally to criticism. Analyze yourself to determine whether it is justified. If it is, correct yourself. Otherwise, go on about your business."</font color=blue>

<font color=black>Norman Vincent Peale</font color=black>

Thank you sweetie; I'm doing okay, right now I'm just very determined and resolved that I will be okay.
Hugs 2 u,
Jon