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Letter to a loved one

lmh
Community Member
I was wanting to write a letter for my partner voicing my concerns, as he won't talk to me about it. I just wanted to post a draft here first so I could get peoples feedback, suggestions etc. *back story, he called me the other night saying he was over everything and he thinks it's depression*
 
 

 "I want to Start off saying how much I love you. You're my everything and I truly can't picture a life without you.

I actually have no idea how to say this or how to start. We've talked about it before so I'm just going to jump in.

You said yourself, that this was depression. I've done a lot of research of the last few days. Looking at websites, reading forums of people suffering depression and their partners and family etc. And most of the stories I read are similar to ours. You're not alone.                         

I know you think its a waste of time and money to see a therapist or take medication, but please do some research, talk to a Dr just to learn more about it. We can go and talk to a Dr together I'd it makes it easier. I'm here for you. I'm here to listen and I'm here to support you. As much as you try to push me away, I'm not going anywhere.

I want you to talk to me when something's wrong, instead of pushing it aside.

I love you, I'm here for you. I can't force you to do anything that you don't want to do. I can just stand by you and support you. Please just think about it, do some research.

If it can help you, what have you got to lose.

I love you"

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pipsy
Community Member

Dear Imh.  As much as I understand where you're coming from and I commend you for being there.  The only mistake, (if you want to call it that) that I can see was when you said, as much as you try to push me away, I'm not going anywhere.  I understand where you're coming from and it's good for him to know you are there, but you sounded as though you're forcing him to accept that whether he likes it or not, he's 'stuck' with you.  I realize you didn't mean that, but, at first glance, that's how it came out.  He knows you're there if and when he decides to talk, now the ball's in his court.  You've done your bit, let him digest what you've said, he knows he can trust you, that's ultra important.  If he wants you to go with him to Dr/counsellor, he knows you will.  However, if he doesn't, or he decides he doesn't want to talk to a counsellor either, you'll have to accept this as well.  It's a good supportive letter, now give him the space to digest and think about it.

Best wishes, hope everything works out for you both.

lmh
Community Member
Thanks for your feedback