I very much enjoyed transcribing your letter. I actually found it helpful and very soothing.
I am currently suffering myself from depression and anxiety. I'm 22 and have had depression they believe since I was around 12, so it isn't an easy habit to kick!
I'm also recovering from a significant amount of heartbreak, even though the relationship ended around 2 years ago and I am very happy with my current partner (ignoring the obvious depression...).
I was actually having a terrible night re-streaming old memories and worrying about my return to university (I'm taking a year out to recover as things got so bad I could no longer maintain myself never mind my studies), as this is where it all went wrong this time and I hurtled down into the pit again. I came onto the internet in search of charity work to put my problems into perspective and to aid my recovery (to kind of, get some level of normality again) and came across this site. I have actually got my CBT books beside me!!! I do not like to use the word 'fate' as I am a scientist, but it is a very happy coincidence let's put it that way.
Your letter was a great help, as I need to make the future brighter and remember that it does not matter what happened in the past, I can still have a happy future. I will keep it in mind when I find myself struggling again!
Very pleased about the book idea! I hope it works out. There are a few psychiatrists and therapists in England that I have worked with personally who I know have had people close to them involved in drug/alcohol abuse which led them to their profession. As the road of drug and alcohol abuse can lead to the road of imprisonment, they perhaps may be interested in your cause.... Although I do not know if this is a bit far out for you...?
Would be very happy to transcribe any more posts for you and hope they continue whilst you are there. Again, best of luck with the book.
Choices - to do something that's easier than something else that might be better or harder - they're so challenging. I try to remember that the pain and fear I might have making the harder choice now is nothing compared to the emptiness I'll feel when I make the easier but worse choice later. I don't know if that's helpful at all. Sometimes I'll also ask myself: is this the me I want to build? Is this building my spirit? Best of luck Robert.
Hey David I'm sorry to hear how lonely you feel. Nobody should ever be made to feel that way. Although I do not know you, I would like to tell you that I care. There are people out there who do care about you and want you to feel noticed and included. You're feelings should be listened to. I know this next part may sound weird but, God loves you. He wants you to feel his love. Rely on him when you feel lonely and remember that you are never alone. You are his son and he wants you to remember that and to remember him. Don't let the feelings of sadness bring you down because there is always someone out there in the world who cares and who will listen to you. I hope you start to feel less lonely soon. I'm sorry if this letter may have sounded weird or repetitive, I just wanted to tell you that you are never alone. I hope this letter helped you to feel better even for just a couple of minutes. From sugarlily50689
This makes me furious, and sad. The US prison system truly has become a huge money-making enterprise at the expense of the most disadvantaged. It seems to have hopelessly lost touch with any ultimate goal of protecting society--instead actively damaging it--and educating and rehabilitating prisoners. Though, frankly, I doubt that ever was the penal system's goal.
It is very frustrating to see this enormous problem, involving so much callous discrimination and exploitation, but not to know what we can do about it. Since you have a way better understanding and knowledge of this system, do let us know what you think would be the most effective way the public outside of prison to do to tackle these issues.
Wow words cant express the way that I feel when I read anything that you write, you have absolutelty know understanding of how much you inspire me, you always have! Love ya KaShonna Sago
Wow, big bro I am so very proud of u imma tell everyone to go check this site out, u really don't know how talented you really are. Love your Lil Big Sis KaShonna Sago
Hi Paul and Bobbie, Always good to read your blogs Paul. Almost always agree with everthing you have to say. Bobbie, leave me a way to contact you and I will show you the ropes of how to get things to Paul. I have been doing this for some time now and know how the syatem works. There are ways around everything without breaking the law or rules - you just need to know how.
The first message I sent got erased. I just want you to think seriously about 2012 and the possibilities you have for the future. When will you get back to your artwork? I hope you will post the turtle portrait that is one of my favorites. Hope you will write to me soon. The holidays have a way of cheering up most people and hope your situation and events will be promising for any future plans you choose.
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I very much enjoyed transcribing your letter. I actually found it helpful and very soothing.
I am currently suffering myself from depression and anxiety. I'm 22 and have had depression they believe since I was around 12, so it isn't an easy habit to kick!
I'm also recovering from a significant amount of heartbreak, even though the relationship ended around 2 years ago and I am very happy with my current partner (ignoring the obvious depression...).
I was actually having a terrible night re-streaming old memories and worrying about my return to university (I'm taking a year out to recover as things got so bad I could no longer maintain myself never mind my studies), as this is where it all went wrong this time and I hurtled down into the pit again. I came onto the internet in search of charity work to put my problems into perspective and to aid my recovery (to kind of, get some level of normality again) and came across this site. I have actually got my CBT books beside me!!! I do not like to use the word 'fate' as I am a scientist, but it is a very happy coincidence let's put it that way.
Your letter was a great help, as I need to make the future brighter and remember that it does not matter what happened in the past, I can still have a happy future. I will keep it in mind when I find myself struggling again!
Very pleased about the book idea! I hope it works out. There are a few psychiatrists and therapists in England that I have worked with personally who I know have had people close to them involved in drug/alcohol abuse which led them to their profession. As the road of drug and alcohol abuse can lead to the road of imprisonment, they perhaps may be interested in your cause.... Although I do not know if this is a bit far out for you...?
Would be very happy to transcribe any more posts for you and hope they continue whilst you are there. Again, best of luck with the book.
The Little Brit :)
I'm sorry to hear how lonely you feel. Nobody should ever be made to feel that way. Although I do not know you, I would like to tell you that I care. There are people out there who do care about you and want you to feel noticed and included. You're feelings should be listened to. I know this next part may sound weird but, God loves you. He wants you to feel his love. Rely on him when you feel lonely and remember that you are never alone. You are his son and he wants you to remember that and to remember him. Don't let the feelings of sadness bring you down because there is always someone out there in the world who cares and who will listen to you. I hope you start to feel less lonely soon. I'm sorry if this letter may have sounded weird or repetitive, I just wanted to tell you that you are never alone. I hope this letter helped you to feel better even for just a couple of minutes.
From sugarlily50689
It is very frustrating to see this enormous problem, involving so much callous discrimination and exploitation, but not to know what we can do about it. Since you have a way better understanding and knowledge of this system, do let us know what you think would be the most effective way the public outside of prison to do to tackle these issues.
Thank you very much for sharing this story.
Love ya
KaShonna Sago
Love your Lil Big Sis
KaShonna Sago
Always good to read your blogs Paul. Almost always agree with everthing you have to say. Bobbie, leave me a way to contact you and I will show you the ropes of how to get things to Paul. I have been doing this for some time now and know how the syatem works. There are ways around everything without breaking the law or rules - you just need to know how.
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