Episode 31 - My journey with depression with Yan

Depression is a lonely illness, even when you are surrounded by ones who love you.

Depression is a self imposed isolation. It’s like you are screaming in your mind, but your lips have been sewn together with invisible threads.

Depression is living in darkness even when you are surrounded by light.

I have dealt with depression most of my life. I have high functioning depression, which means I can still do everything that’s needed with a smile on my face, but inside I am slowly dying.

In this episode Evonne and I discuss my life long journey with depression. This was a difficult episode to record, filled with real emotions. I apologize if at times I sound like I’m slurring my words (I was!). It’s hard to open up about depression, but I am doing so for two reasons. One, by speaking up, I am taking my power back. And two, I am sharing my experience  in hopes of inspiring others to speak out about their own depression, in doing so, also taking back their power.

I am forever grateful for having the support of my husband, who is always gentle yet firm in dealing with my depression, but always do so with loving understanding. As well as for my cohost Evonne, and all my friends who reached out to me, even if I didn't want to share in detail, your support meant the world to me and was an integral part of my recovery journey. 

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