Hiya Andrea,

Thanks for the reassurance and validation.

Good things are happening.

My husband has been calling me at least every other day.

Our phone calls last a minute or 2 at most, but I'm very thrilled he's calling me so often!

Also, 6 new jobs have been posted at my University, so things are looking good for him getting a job here!

I thought of something else I wanted to share with you.

During our weekend talks, he asked why if I am doing so well do I want him in my life. I told him, "It'd be so much easier for me if I didn't. A week will go by in which I'm really angry with you and don't want to talk to you. And then (I got teary here) you call me, and I hear your voice, and I'm just so happy."

He teared up too and I think he liked my answer.

He STILL thinks he's the cause of my depression. I've told him everyway I know how that it's a chemical thing. He insists on blaming himself.

Finally, that weekend, I said, ok, it's possible you are partly to blame for my depression. Here's how.

When I first began dating you, I saw that you ate sandwiches all the time. I saw how you ate and wanted to eat that way too!

All that bread is too much carbs for my system to handle. Now, when I stick to Atkins and limit my carbs, my depression goes completely away. So, if you are to blame for my depression, its for eating so many yummy sandwiches!


We talked about my thyroid problems and difficulty with weight loss. I hope he understands that he's not to blame. But if not..I'm hoping that living with me depression free will convince him!

Hugs all.


PIB