Life, Love, & Laundry — help

I wrote a few weeks ago about how Ben and I do projects very well together. Which is 100% the truth. When we do a project together, it usually goes well.  What I way lying about was the fact that because of my mental illness, when I say when someone is unwell the other person picks up the slack...I mean mostly Ben picking up the slack for me. I really hate to admit it, but I would say Ben does close to 80% of the work load around the house.  He makes all the meals, he does a bulk of...

Lisa has shared recently about her severe depression and I couldn't be more proud of her for doing so.  I truly believe mental illness is something we need to discuss more openly and freely.  I think her sharing is of enormous benefit to her as well as to me and have already heard from so many others that it has helped.  In the thick of it about a year ago now I was the only one who knew and that's how she wanted it, but that wasn't healthy for her or myself.  I remember breaking down sobbing to someone sharing...

This was written within a few days of seeking help. Just a glimpse into my mind at the time.  This is a weird feeling. I am actively suicidal, yet I feel the most peace I have felt in a long time. Now, you may wonder what exactly that means, and maybe no one but me will even understand, but I would like to try and explain, so as to help my family and friends to understand, as well as those who may be feeling the same way. It is interesting that while I feel at peace with my decision, I...