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Community Conversation => Transgender talk => Topic started by: Erin Brianne on November 10, 2013, 12:23:08 PM

Title: depressed
Post by: Erin Brianne on November 10, 2013, 12:23:08 PM
Here lately I have been feeling a little depressed.  My health is still good and I still have a job.  I am sitting here today at work just as I have been for the last two months.  I haven't had any me time to get out.  I have had 3 days off in almost 60 days.  My daughter broke her hand and has to have surgery and I had to cancel one of my appts.  I was planning on using this money to start my electrolysis but this surgery will eat that up.  Just seems like when things get rolling good something or things seem to block my way.  As a loving single parent my children will always come first.   This is just a small set back though and hopefully soon things will turn around for me.
Just needed to tell someone and get things off my mind.  Thanks for reading
Title: Re: depressed
Post by: Sephirah on November 10, 2013, 12:29:54 PM
*gives you a big hug*
Title: Re: depressed
Post by: LordKAT on November 10, 2013, 12:30:06 PM
I can sympathize. My own health took a downturn and bye bye to my meager surgery saving. I'm glad you can see that you just have to start over even though it is certainly a depressing turn of events. I hope your daughter's surgery is a success.
Title: Re: depressed
Post by: Megumi on November 10, 2013, 04:28:05 PM
Big hugs Erin. I know all to well what it's like to put money/your own future aside for something dear to you but have to use it for the well being of your family. It sucks but it's something we have to do even if it hurts so much. 
Title: Re: depressed
Post by: JLT1 on November 10, 2013, 05:12:43 PM
Erin,

Hang in there.  Your doing good and you understand what being a parent is about.

Hugs,

Jen
Title: Re: depressed
Post by: Rachel on November 10, 2013, 05:33:56 PM
Hugs, being a single parent must be so hard. I am married and it is difficult.
Title: Re: depressed
Post by: izzy on November 10, 2013, 07:15:18 PM
Your doing the right thing for helping out your daughter. hugs to you
Title: Re: depressed
Post by: Erin Brianne on November 10, 2013, 07:46:05 PM
Thank you ladies for the kind words.   It is difficult being a single parent and working 70-84 hours a week but the reward of coming home to their love is priceless.  The sacrifices I make for them are with pure love!! 
Hugs to all of you=)
Title: Re: depressed
Post by: Emily.T on November 10, 2013, 07:57:15 PM
Hi Erin  from one single parent to another I can totally understand your frustration your daughters health is so very important money will come and go but your family's love will always be there.

You are looking fantastic and your journey will continue despite any setbacks.

Love & hugs

Emily.T xx
Title: Re: depressed
Post by: Erin Brianne on November 11, 2013, 04:26:27 PM
Well, everything went well with my little girl.  But my little cash stash didnt fair nearly as good.  Guess I have no choice but to work more overtime and build my bank back where it needs to be.
Title: Re: depressed
Post by: Ltl89 on November 11, 2013, 06:59:41 PM
I'm sorry for the financial issues, but I just wanted to say how touching your love for your daughter is.  While I am not a parent, I do admire people that sacrifice for their children and work hard to give them a good life. 
Title: Re: depressed
Post by: Erin Brianne on November 11, 2013, 07:46:46 PM
Thank you ltl=)  Emily hit it right on yesterday.   It can be frustrating at times raising children on your own.  The setbacks are unexpected but I have learned thru the years to pick myself up and brush off the dust.  I will succeed,  eventually :D