Category Archives: Living With Depression

Turning into a stay at home daddy

I think it’s official, I may have become a stay-at-home dad. If it’s not official, then at the least I’m in training. My girlfriend went back to work at the convenience store ‘full time’ — which means she’s short of … Continue reading

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The True Nature Of My Being

The signs I’ve slid into a depression should be obvious to me by now. After almost two decades I should at least have a check list by my door, or beside my bed. Dressing in black for days on end … Continue reading

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What if getting rid of my abusive grandmother is just the first step

It has been a month since my mother visited with my son. Her self-imposed exile continues for reasons she won’t share with me, and I doubt I’d understand them if she did. My girlfriend and I have made it very … Continue reading

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I need a lullaby to sing for my baby

A few months ago I started singing to my baby, but my singing is mostly either humming or stuff with made up lyrics like “you’ve got funny hair, yes you do, you look like Jackie Mason, yes you do”. I … Continue reading

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The inevitability of my grandmothers abuse and the apology we owe her for receiving it

I will not allow my son to have contact with people who have abused me, my family or my friends. My rule to anyone looking after my son — my father and grandmother are at the top of this list. … Continue reading

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We celebrate the abusers in our family with smiles and cake

I will not allow my son to have contact with people who have abused me, my family or my friends. My rule to anyone looking after my son — my father and grandmother are at the top of this list. … Continue reading

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