It's just like Monster House, only, you know, nothing like it
My wife recently started a new LJ community called depressedhouse. It is, in her words, "intended to act as a supportive community for the families and loved ones of depressed people." To continue quoting Melissa: "People who are depressed seem to have a number of resources on LJ, but those who are the caretakers of the depressed have few, if any. I found none, frankly, so I created one."
Sounds to me like a damn fine idea, so I figured I'd give it what additional free publicity I could.
And yes, to confirm the obvious, I am the depressed spouse in question. I don't advertise that I suffer from depression -- that's not my identity -- but I don't hide from talking about it in public, either. So if anybody was wondering, no, Melissa didn't just "out" me. :-)
Edit: Just realized Melissa made her announcement post as friends-only. I should probably do the same, then.
Edit 2: Back to public it is!
Sounds to me like a damn fine idea, so I figured I'd give it what additional free publicity I could.
And yes, to confirm the obvious, I am the depressed spouse in question. I don't advertise that I suffer from depression -- that's not my identity -- but I don't hide from talking about it in public, either. So if anybody was wondering, no, Melissa didn't just "out" me. :-)
Edit: Just realized Melissa made her announcement post as friends-only. I should probably do the same, then.
Edit 2: Back to public it is!