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Sorry I dont normally break the rules but I did it - I clicked on the link. I hope you will break the rules too and write some more?


After posting the above I read your other threads. My heart really breaks for you, so sorry you are going through a hard time. If you want to talk please message me, I've struggled with depression in the past and managed to overcome it. I know what a deep dark lonely hole it is, please dont give up - I care!!!! :hug:
 
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Oh my gosh my dear sweet loving sis, I saw this post and I am now so worried about you. PLEASE sweet sis KNOW how much you mean to me and MANY others, you were always so kind and loving to me and were there for me when going through my greif of my father's death. I have been praying for you sis and I will DEF ask God to have you stay here on CF this forum needs sweet people like you! You are a RAY of sunshine sis.
GOD BLESS YOU :hug::hug::hug::hug::hug::hug::hug::hug::hug::hug::hug:
Love ya lots sweet sis:hug::hug::hug::hug::hug::prayer::prayer::prayer::prayer::prayer::prayer:
 
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I don't mean to trigger anyone <staff edit>

I've been praying for you, and I care about you as do many others here. I'm worried about you, and I'm going to pray for you right now for a while.
 
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After posting the above I read your other threads. My heart really breaks for you, so sorry you are going through a hard time. If you want to talk please message me, I've struggled with depression in the past and managed to overcome it. I know what a deep dark lonely hole it is, please dont give up - I care!!!! :hug:

Thank you so much for writing and reading my threads. I will message you. No one around me will understand how I feel. I would like to know how you overcame it. Praying to God hurts because I dont want to wait for help, if he will help. I shouldn't have woke up to another day.
 
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Oh my gosh my dear sweet loving sis, I saw this post and I am now so worried about you. PLEASE sweet sis KNOW how much you mean to me and MANY others, you were always so kind and loving to me and were there for me when going through my greif of my father's death. I have been praying for you sis and I will DEF ask God to have you stay here on CF this forum needs sweet people like you! You are a RAY of sunshine sis.
GOD BLESS YOU :hug::hug::hug::hug::hug::hug::hug::hug::hug::hug::hug:
Love ya lots sweet sis:hug::hug::hug::hug::hug::prayer::prayer::prayer::prayer::prayer::prayer:

Thank you so much flower for being a great friend to me. Your posts have always uplifted me. Thank you for your prayers
 
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Thank you so much. I can always count on you. I just hope i'll find a reason to live.

I pray for you every day. I know what it's like to not want to go on anymore. In the times I have no strength, I just have to rely completely on God because I can't make it on my own. God will be your strength when you are weak. I like the quote that says "when life is too hard to stand.... kneel" I've been doing a lot of kneeling lately. I'm around at the moment, so message me if you want to talk
 
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This is strange so I had to tell you.. I woke up suddenly this morning thinking of you and also David Bussau. I've read David's autobiography and he is THE MOST inspirational person, his life story has made a huge impact on my life. Both his parents rejected and abandoned him when he was a toddler yet his adversities is what drove him to achieve everything he's done. Here's a little snap shot of his life if you're interested

Signs of the Times - Article - David Bussau Creates Opportunity
 
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Thank you so much for writing and reading my threads. I will message you. No one around me will understand how I feel. I would like to know how you overcame it. Praying to God hurts because I dont want to wait for help, if he will help. I shouldn't have woke up to another day.

How did I overcome depression? Its kinda hard to describe in a couple of lines as life's been a real journey and I've learnt lots of painful lessons on the way.

But maybe two of the turning points were: One when I started to challenge every thought that popped into my head. Two when I put my own wants, happiness on the back shelf and stopped making it a priority.

I'm really reluctant to submit this reply because it not a full explanation of what's happened inside of me! But I also don't want to bombard you with a long reply either. If we continue to chat it may be easier that way.
 
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