Reading – How to Support a Partner Struggling with Depression
It can be hard to watch the person you love most in the world, and be unable to make it better. You may not be able to make it go away, but you can support them.
It can be hard to watch the person you love most in the world, and be unable to make it better. You may not be able to make it go away, but you can support them.
There’s no time to be thoughtful and purposeful when you’re plowing through all of your “recovery goals” at once, and without those things, you won’t get there. They’re kind of required.
I’ve been heard to say in a few places that a big part of why I keep different blogs and social media profiles on different topics is because it keeps me honest. Yes, I am interested in those things and enjoy learning and sharing. But, I have been able to keep this little website going for over 20 years because it is just a part of my life, taking part of my time and part of my mental energy. It’s not everything. I know it doesn’t work for me if it is.
That’s important, and it keeps me from getting burned out.
I’d rephrase their language a bit. Instead of waiting for the “best” time to say thank you in the best way, it’s far more important to just say it however you can. I would much rather get a quick text expressing gratitude than potentially not get anything because so much time has passed.
I don’t think I’m alone in that.
So worry less about “how”, and just make sure that you actually say thank you!Â
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