Heartfelt poem! You have described depression very eloquently.

Thank you Stuart as you know Ron from my book. Thank you each one for your kind responses to this writing. I enjoy AD and the people here are tremendously kind, talented and caring towards everyone.
Thank you for remembering a proud Cherokee, Ron 3Hawks Surber.
Your AD friend, CarolHawks

This is true for other conditions that are more or less invisible.
I can easily see my own attitude towards fibromyalgia. Yes, we need to speak, but fear of rejection and cruelty is an important aspect. So we must fight against ignorance too. Generously written.

Axilea

Oh Stuart, false pride can be such a dangerous aspect and then to try to wash the pain away with alcohol is such a sad shame. God bless your friend and may she find solace in understanding, in my thoughts and prayers...

Be always safe,
Karen

Wonderful writing mate, & so true, how many of us (especially males) are guilty of saying "it will be OK" instead of seeking help, you risk your life all because of pride. I admit I used to & to a very small extent still do. Don't be afraid to ask!

Great work Stuart mate.

Dave.

Beautifully worded and expressed, a true LOVE OFFERING from a gentle and caring soul. Miss Carol is a beautiful Lady and I feel honored to call her friend. HUGS! SC

Stuart, this is a beautifully written account of depression,and I know it will help others,who have this condition.

Eileen

Oh my dear friend Stuart... this is so lovely... and... you know how I love Carol too... She is a special soul who has endured much, yet always finds ways to encourage and uplift others... she is one of those blessings that God sent me thru this wonderful venue...AD... Stuart, plz keep writing about this horror DEPRESSION...we all have bouts with it...admitted or not...and many of us have it so severe that it's a daily battle to stay afloat... I am one who strongly believes that PRide cannot be used to camouflage the pain.. others see it anyway, so we fool no one but ourselves...and in the process deprive ourselves of some type of healing so we can lead active and good lives... :-) Eli and Ron are Carol's gifts and blessings ... and often they are in disguise... We know that don't we? God bless you both. lindalaw

good one