Cherami Leigh and Tyler Corie |
For teens, there is the added stress of being between childhood and becoming an adult. Everything always seems so much more intense and important during those years. I remember wanting to pull away from family and establish myself as my own person, yet a part still longing to cling to my childhood. At no other time is the heights of exhilaration and the depths of despair more keenly felt. During a season filled with family events, it is so easy to withdraw and no longer feel a part of those you once loved unconditionally. Finding out that your parents are indeed human can be a shock. Admittedly, the parents also wonder what happened to the sweet, pliable child who believed Mom and Dad knew everything and could solve any problem.
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Cindy, last year for me was extremely depressing. It was the first year my mom was in a senior living center, and everything was TOTALLY different from what I had known my entire life. I didn't want to do anything related to Christmas at all. There were other things involved as well, but the change in Mom was the major affecting factor.
I agree with you that this time of the year is really hard on people. As a Christian, I pray that I will be more sensitive to others who battle this, now that I've been hit with it myself.
Blessings to you.
Thanks for the input on depression. I seem to fight with it on a daily basis.
Deb, with the year you have had, and especially the past month, I know you are really having to struggle. You know some of the things I have dealt with too. I promise that God is right there with you every step of the way...and you know that the rest of the family and I are too. Call me anytime, and if I can't help...we will find someone who can! I love you!!
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