Hello my name is April, 37, mother of 3, and a new friend (I pray). I have been dealing with depression pretty much all my life, still experiencing moments of happiness and the sense of productivity in day-to-day life. Although our situations differ somewhat I see common ground from both our experiences with life. The fact that you are becoming an active participant in the struggle to find purpose is a wonderful sign. Im not going to claim that I have all the answers, because I don't. What I do have is the knowledge of what I have gone thru and the decisions that have gotten me to the understanding I have now. I am extending this explanation and invitation to having a friend in your "arsonal" that will do her best to help us both thru our lives challenges, if you will allow me. Together we can figure this all out and become happy more than not. Please feel free to e-mail me anytime aprilfredrick@hotmail.comView Thread