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struggling with depression:(

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Hi my names Jo and ive been struggling generally all my life due to depression. This year has been awful :(:(:cry: God told me in a dream at the beginning of it that I would be very needy and need constant prayer which I have. Im struggling with issues from my past. My mother left when i was 2. She has a mental age of a child and has schizophrenia.My dad brought me up on his own. It was a very negative atmosphere. I never felt my dad was interested in what I had to say. Anyway.
Ive prob only had 1 good week since January. Ive been strugglin with wanting to hurt myself. i know its rejection from my child hood. I do know now that god does love me. I just dont realise what im doing. I feel very alone at times. Ive just started counselling. If anyone could pray for me that would be great thanks.
 
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hey jo! :hug: bless your heart. my family has a string of mental health issues.
i'm no stranger to these struggles myself. i'm proud of you for reaching out here.
everyone loves you so much! i sure want to be here for you...
and knowing how overwelming depression can be,
the more support resources you have, the better.
my mailbox is anyways open for you...
you are very special and it's my joy to be your shoulder and friend... xo dee


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hey jo! :hug: bless your heart. my family has a string of mental health issues.
i'm no stranger to these struggles myself. i'm proud of you for reaching out here.
everyone loves you so much! i sure want to be here for you...
and knowing how overwelming depression can be,
the more support resources you have, the better.
my mailbox is anyways open for you...
you are very special and it's my joy to be your shoulder and friend... xo dee


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thanks so much dee:hug::hug:God bless u much.
 
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