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Amalie
Guest
Hi all,
I’ve been married quite a bit of time, my husband and I have tried to help my parents who have struggled horrendously through terrible struggles as I’ve been going to school.
My father came from a broken non catholic home, and struggles with depression and suicidality. He is unable to work and has been for the last 10-15 years. My parents have no savings and don’t even have their home paid off despite heroic efforts. Mom also has depression and still works daily, very hard.
Luckily mom is physically healthy and can work. I’ve tried to benefit from all the lessons by getting rid of my debt so I can be in a position to help them one day. I attend counseling and watch myself for symptoms of depression. We try to live frugally and work very hard to save so we can potentially help my parents some day.
Sigh.
Please be compassionate.
I’ve struggle with depression myself and fight cynicism and despair daily. I feel I have no compassion left to give to kids of my own someday. I fear major or post part in depression, or just struggling with being the sandwich generation.
I’m praying for the grace to live heroically, but I wonder if more stress in the form of children is wise.
Why would god have all of this happen to one family? Pray for me to know the wisest way to help and for patience. Pray for my ability to accept this heavy cross.
I’ve been married quite a bit of time, my husband and I have tried to help my parents who have struggled horrendously through terrible struggles as I’ve been going to school.
My father came from a broken non catholic home, and struggles with depression and suicidality. He is unable to work and has been for the last 10-15 years. My parents have no savings and don’t even have their home paid off despite heroic efforts. Mom also has depression and still works daily, very hard.
Luckily mom is physically healthy and can work. I’ve tried to benefit from all the lessons by getting rid of my debt so I can be in a position to help them one day. I attend counseling and watch myself for symptoms of depression. We try to live frugally and work very hard to save so we can potentially help my parents some day.
Sigh.
Please be compassionate.
I’ve struggle with depression myself and fight cynicism and despair daily. I feel I have no compassion left to give to kids of my own someday. I fear major or post part in depression, or just struggling with being the sandwich generation.
I’m praying for the grace to live heroically, but I wonder if more stress in the form of children is wise.
Why would god have all of this happen to one family? Pray for me to know the wisest way to help and for patience. Pray for my ability to accept this heavy cross.