Spouse Suffering From Depression

[awest1217]

I agree don't have any expectations and maybe instead see if there is something you can do for yourself for Mother's day. For me, there is a dress at JCpenney I liked last year and it came back this year. It is 50% off and I have two coupons totalling $20 more off so I can get a $100 dress for $30 so I am planning on getting myself that for Mother's Day. S and I might go out for ice cream as well.

Just think of anything you can do for yourself to reward yourself for being a great mom because you are.

As for H, at least you know that he is in a down time, and there could be hope once work calms down and he gets the surgery. There is still hope on the horizon because there is something wrong. H has depression and he even reached out to you and let you know he was in a dark time so think of that as a step. Yes he should be doing more, but at least this time he warned you ahead of time. The depression can't always be an excuse, but at least you know why he is acting the way he does and I would think that the knowledge is freeing. For me, I have no idea why H acts the way he does.

Just trying to look a little on the bright side. Enjoy your week!