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Mental Health Support

Lunabell

(7,243 posts)

3. Welcome back from the edge!

Reply to LiberalLoner (Original post)

Sat Dec 14, 2024, 04:47 PM

Dec 14

My story isn't the same, but in my teen years and early 20s, I was extremely depressed and suicidal. I attempted several times, thankfully unsuccessfully. But, it was a very bleak time.

Sending big virtual hugs and loving support! Good for you!!!

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Feeling kind of proud of myself. [View all] LiberalLoner Dec 14 OP

Congratulations on healing generational trauma! FirstLight Dec 14 #1

I'm so sorry for what you went through, but I am so glad you are still here.... LiberalLoner Dec 14 #2

Welcome back from the edge! Lunabell Dec 14 #3

Thank you so so much! 💙💙💙I am so glad you are okay now and that you survived! LiberalLoner Dec 15 #8

I salute you and the strength you have discovered inside.. Permanut Dec 14 #4

Thank you so so much! 💙💙💙 it was hard going no contact and I struggle with guilt but LiberalLoner Dec 15 #9

Good for you snowybirdie Dec 14 #5

Thank you so so much! 💙💙💙. Will try hard to remember that advice... LiberalLoner Dec 15 #10

It's a huge accomplishment. femmedem Dec 14 #6

Thank you so so much! 💙💙💙 LiberalLoner Dec 15 #11

I will never forget that first contact after years of being out of touch. OldBaldy1701E Dec 14 #7

Oh, man. I'm sorry. I know the guilt, the temptation to relent, and then thinking, I never should have LiberalLoner Dec 15 #12

I would like to say, in the event my husband and I are murdered, please have the LiberalLoner Dec 15 #13