This, That and The Other

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It made all kinds of sense, Gineen. You know too well the effects of living with depression, self-medicating, addiction. ((( )))

Rick, you're welcome to my party anytime! I don't believe all WAS are depressed but some are, some have substance abuse/addiction issues. I think it's a disservice not to point out that being a WAS is very different from a WAS with addiction. Or MLC vs this person is an abuser.

I didn't want to have to tell my H (several years ago), "Get help or find another place to live." But I did for my kids and me.

I don't want to have to tell S21 there are certain rules about living here and one is, you remain in IC.

We have such stigma around these issues. I think that's a driver. that's why I try to share freely about my depression, there is no shame in having an illness and seeking treatment.