Hi MG03

Sometimes when we feel we are far away from God or disconnected, this is where your faith will come in.

when things are going well, we feel connected and that God is hearing us. But when things are hard, stressful, bad, etc..we feel like God is  not listening. Just the opposite. God walks us through the pain. Tell your God how you feel and ask him to guide you in the right thoughts, words and walk..That saying…Footprints  in the Sand. the last sentences. “why when I needed you most, you were not there? God replied…the years when you saw only one set of footprints is when I carried you.

Glet, nice of you to give this poor soul money and to care.
Are there any shelters that he can go to and also have a meal each day? can you perhaps find out if he has any family or contact someone who can help him? Seeing someone like this makes you stop and think of how we are so blessed with shelter, warm bed, food etc.

You dont want to stop there..God has put you in his path and vice versa. Now a chance to help a bit more. He might not be aware of different shelters around the area. Do your neighbors know him? does he need clothes, etc? maybe congregate with your neighbors to help with food, clothes. money etc.
If often baffles my mind that there is so much greed and money being given to our athletes, but sometimes we cannot even feed the people in our own neighborhood.
Thanks for caring about this person.

Dear kelly,
I am so sorry you are suffering so much with being bullied. There will always be haters out there, but they are the ones with the real issues. I think having anxiety and depression will allow you to feel worse. You said meds never helped you. Well, I do believe that you need to try different meds and stay on them a bit to actually feel a bit better. Are you under Dr’s care? He/she may be able to suggest ways in which you can develop a thicker skin and perhaps have you try some meds that may help you feel better.

There really are nice people in the world, but we are surrounded by the news, media, internet and the majority of it that is out there shows the bad and negative. Reading these blogs, trying an antianxiety or antidepressant, talking to friends, family and your Dr can alleviate some of your stress. Please know that if you want to cut yourself then you should talk with a professional.
You are an important person in this world and you have a lot to give to others. Please take the suggestions and talk with someone soon.

God Bless.

Hello Kenneth,
It saddens me to hear that you are having so much depression and feeling so unworthy.
YOu dont say wether you are on any meds to help you feel better. Are you seeing anyone that can listen to you objectively?
A lot of people do not know their extended families that well, but they being your blood relatives would want to know how you are feeling.
What if the roles were reversed? You dont need to have any plans right now for your future, but what you need to do is to get yourself well and whole. Start with seeking some advice from a Dr. Have a physical to rule out anything and then see if you can have someone talk to you and listen to you. Starting on antidepressants might be helpful. There is nothing the matter with going on a medicine for this.
Please keep me posted.

Please Lea..it hurts me to see that you would rather be dead. Your beautiful 18 month old child would be without a mother if you were to act on this.
You say you have been to many Doctors, but I dont see if you have been given any anitdepressants?

I have been on antidepressants and the they have helped me tremendously after other things did not work. I tried a few before one worked for me.
I also exercise as well and try and have a positive attitude. I believe in a higher power and that for me is very helpful.

Also, you just had a child..your hormones play a big role in how you are feeling? Can you talk to a significant other, or parent or friend about how you are really feeling, rather than masking the feelings and saying how amazing life is…life is hard..I will give you that.

Please make an appointment with your therapist to have you start on an antidpressant. You have a lot going for you! Please please let me know how you are doing!!

Dear Shay,
I am so sorry to hear you are feeling depressed, and btw..rightly so. First of all, you are so mature and responsible to acknowledge that you have worked so hard to not become a product of your upbringing!! Brava!!! Do you have any friends or acquaintences you can talk with beside your family? You might want to think about talking to a social worker or someone from a church.

You are not alone..there are SO many people with the similar backgrounds like you and I applaud you for being so open and wanting to take action.

Your boyfriend does NOT deserve you. He is the one that is childlish and insecure. You are only going to make your self feel worse for remaining in this relationship.
I know your heart is breaking and its not easy. We have all been there in one time of our lives, but time heals all wounds and Time wounds all HEALS…which I think is an appropriate adjective for him.

He is making you feel like the one who has issues. Not true. You have the rest of your life to find someone who will care for you the way you ought to be treated….you are only 24 years old. You might be in love, but its better to move on from this now and put it behind you while he is disrespecting you.He is also quite older than you, so he has been around the block a few times.

Yous should be SO proud of yourself for going to college and getting a degree. You seem to be a lovely person, but too nice to this man.
I would try and talk with someone who can guide you to best way to leaving this relationship. Dont start a fight, but stay as sweet as you are by starting to save a little money each week and plan on what you need to do to move out. Are your debts his debts?? Sounds like you have gone into debt together.

You said you dont feel like your love is safe with anyone right now. Your LOVE is safe with YOU, and that is all you need right now to get you through. YOu are stronger than you think.
Is your Mom getting any help at all from her addictions?
I pray that you will find the strength to leave this relationship in a mature way. You will be better for it in the long run.
Please keep me posted.