Mental Health Support

You mean the world to him. It sounds as if he, too, is barely hanging on, but he finds respite in your arms.

That means so much more than contributing financially.

There are many beautiful, loving, worthwhile people who, whether due to disabilities or circumstances will never be in a position to be financially stable on their own. Others were able to provide for themselves earlier in their lives, but then lost that ability as they aged. My mother is in that position, and I hope she never, ever thinks her life has no meaning even if now she is the person being cared for rather than the caretaker.

You are both, dear Baldy. In some ways you need support, but in other ways you give support to your husband. If that is the only job you have at this point, it is still worthwhile. It is everything to your husband.

And there are ways to contribute even if they don't generate income. You are a strong writer and you care about social justice. Your voice matters, even here at DU.

And yes, our society brings too many people to this point. I don't remember a time when people primarily sustained themselves through crafts and gardening, but I do remember a time when it was reasonably easy to survive on a minimum wage job. This isn't your fault. But again, your brain is not ruined, but it is in a state of depression and telling you that your life is worthless when it is not.

Thanks for posting again. There are many here who have been on pins and needles hoping you will pull through.