[DavidStrong]

Don't you just love it when you get an email from an ex and it's like, "Wow, the last year (since our breakup) has been the best of my life. I'm spending the summers abroad, have an amazing boyfriend, and am finally getting some recognition for my art!" I don't even know what to say. I don't think I'm going to respond. Me? I've felt like I could die the last year. I don't remember when I've had a year worse. Usually my sad periods come in 2-3 month chunks, this has been different. The sadness never goes away. I thought, maybe when the weather changes, no. Maybe when I can start exercising, no. Maybe when school starts/ends, no. I don't think I can respond. It will be too pathetic. I hate me.

[kimmydawn]

I'm so sorry for the pain that you're in.

No, I wouldn't respond either. Is she aware of the difficult time you've had?

Have you seen a doctor for depression or sought any therapy? Forgive me for not knowing/remembering if you've stated it here before.

It sounds as if the depression starting from the relationship breakup has become its own "beast" in a way. I do understand that pain and wish you well.

There's many here that can relate and support.

((((((((((hugs)))))))))))))

Be safe,

KD

[CedarS]

Welcome David, and I agree with everything KD said.

((((((((((hugs)))))))))))

[Lexicon78]

(((((David)))))

If I got an email like that, I wouldn't respond at all. It's almost as if she's shoving it in your face how perfect things are now and more like saying life was hell with you.

It's just completely wrong to do that to someone. Relationships go sour, it's just a fact of life. If she can't realize that that is what happened and that she could've done all the things she's doing now while she was with you, then she's not even worth it.

I know you're in a lot of pain right now. Please understand that it won't last forever.