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LucyP Forum All-Star
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Ladies, my dh is very depressed. He's always had a tendency that way, but is stubborn and strong willed, so will not talk about it, take medication, look for strategies to avoid it etc - I have experience with mental health issues personally and in the family and this just is sucha struggle to believe that God will carry me on through this as a supportive, loving wife.
He is under stress - related to home renovation projects, his mother, studying, money, our children (who we adore but who come with a lot of issues), and nothing makes him happy, not even successfully adopting DD this week.
I am really battling not to be dragged into his emotions, which is very hard for me to avoid, and to be a good mama and wife when I feel on my own. It is hard to not slap him, say "do this this and this or I will go and live at my parents". He has never been this "bad" and says he feels he is falling apart.
He is not Catholic yet, but says he will convert eventually - so he is not recieving communion (which I think has an impact) and he is not the type to talk to a priest. Please pray for the Lord to help him.
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Sending many prayers....
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hylabrook1 Forum Moderator
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Praying for you and your dh, Lucy.
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Praying for you and your dh.
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Praying for your family, Lucy.
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I will pray for both of you.
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Oh Lucy, I'm offering up for you and your dh! This sounds like such a difficult cross! Know that you are in my prayers. May the Holy Family cover your sweet family with their tender example. Dear St. Joseph, intercede for this good man.
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praying for your family Lucy.
Peace of Christ,
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Prayers Lucy.
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Prayers here, Lucy.
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Prayers for your family.
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Praying for your husband, Lucy.
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Prayers for you and your husband Lucy.
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Prayers coming.
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Praying!
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Praying for your dh and for your continued strength and peace of mind.
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Praying for your dh and you too!
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Praying, Lucy.
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