Re: is the true mom and a follow up note on depression.

[Guest guest]

,

You've come a long way baby! I appreciate every word you have said,

and every emotion that you have shared. It takes a lot of courage to

be this vulnerable to a bunch of potential strangers, and it is the

sign of a loving and generous heart to do so.

Thank you so much!

Hugs,

Theresa

> Thanks everyone for your support. While I may be responsible for

starting

> the list, is the true list " mom " . The only thing I did that

> contributed to this list was 1) starting it and 2)being wise enough

to ask

> to oversee the list and pick out others to help oversee it.

This

> list is hugggge now and it amazes me. I never, ever imagined having

200

> people on this list, let alone 2000!

>

> , I owe you for managing this list so wonderfully while I

was in my

> own world. Thank you!!!!

>

> Again, let me emphasize that what ever physical problems may be

cured by

> the DS surgery, please make sure to get help with the emotional,

mental

> problems you may have.

>

> I truly can say that I would rather put all of my 200 pounds of

excess fat

> back on me then be as depressed as I was.

>

> Let me give you an example of how severe depression can be: I would

> literally drive down the road and think in my brain that it would

be much

> easier to drive into a pole then continue living like I was. Of

course, my

> rational logic side knew I had airbags and would live. I now thank

god for

> my airbags otherwise I think my depression would have steered me

right

> into that poll. Something to think about!

>

> R