Dear Tyke Talty
Thank you for your post and welcome to Beyond Blue. What a wonderful talent to be able to express your pain in song. I relate to songs and poetry (same really) on subjects that describe feelings or emotions generally. These songs touch my innermost being and give me a vehicle to sing out my pain and frustration. One of my favourite song writers is John Denver. He is usually written off as a C&W writer/singer but the majority of his songs are so poignant. In an earlier age he would be considered a writer of protest songs as that is the point of so many of his songs.
Do members of your family receive counselling as well as taking medication? It's hard enough managing our own depression. With two teenagers to care for with the same problem must cause some problems. Have either of your daughters ever contacted Kids Helpline? This is specifically for people aged up to 25. There is information specific to their needs on this web site as well as information for parents. Kids Helpline also has phone/internet/email counselling. www.kidshelpline.com.au
Your daughters could also look at the youth Beyond Blue web site. www.youthbeyondblue.com Again lots of information for them there.
Thanks again for your post. I hope you write in again.
Mary
