Some time ago I made a post under my old pseudonym: D'jected, entitled "When life gives you lemons" That thread is my victory dance, the one that speaks about how I accomplished my journey from deathrow-depression to a new happy self. That journey was not easy, and it was because of people like AGrace, BeeGee, Cant Move Forward, Doolhof, JessF, Jo3, Neil1, SnoMan, TheSteve, WhiteKnight, WhiteRose to name but a few, that were willing to listen to my woes and offer advice on how to move forward. And it was due to the many other people on the forums that allowed me to help them find their way back to their light.
Today I find myself in a much better place than I did back then. I am not "cured" of the blues, rather it is that I don't let them rule over my life. I now recognize that I am capable of overcoming, my situation is not hopeless, and that all is not lost. Each day I still have to find the strength to get up; to face the day; to make the bed. And then I give my kids a hug; remember where once was and where I am today; and be thankful for all those nice people at BB that helped me get here.
As such, I can safely say (knock on wood), that my Blues have been subdued. and thus, I have asked BB to change my pseudonym to something that is more befitting to where I am in my journey with the Black Dog. therefore, I am now SubduedBlues and I am here to give back and help bring hope to those that seek help.
SB (formerly D')
