tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3554962983477029310.post3853672756037434364..comments2023-08-10T06:26:48.159-04:00Comments on Amber Page Writes: Writer's Workshop: Erase that Memory.Amber Page Writeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03288534853490787988noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3554962983477029310.post-49950090437305857782009-11-06T22:28:08.491-05:002009-11-06T22:28:08.491-05:00oh gosh girl. i've been there too. i stayed th...oh gosh girl. i've been there too. i stayed there for MANY years...TOO MANY years. i felt so alone. i was one of the lucky ones, too, just like you. we are survivors!! <br /><br />i actually had thought about blogging about my experiences and what i went through and what i did to myself. we'll see i guess.<br /><br />thanks for this insight into you. it makes me admire you even more. love you!Ally Wasmundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14932264920378340844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3554962983477029310.post-42993036961659612062009-11-06T20:19:42.910-05:002009-11-06T20:19:42.910-05:00This is very powerful, and I'll be honest and ...This is very powerful, and I'll be honest and say that I had to skim over some of it because this is a topic near and dear to my heart and I didn't want to burst into tears! Good for you for writing this, and the best part reading that you have been able to get the help that you need to start healing! Many hugs to you!Beebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16472732427928736841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3554962983477029310.post-12313353677160139162009-11-06T15:07:08.129-05:002009-11-06T15:07:08.129-05:00Thank you for sharing this touching story. It take...Thank you for sharing this touching story. It takes a strong woman to talk about depression, and to ask for help.Allison @ Alli 'n Sonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17046247622825649638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3554962983477029310.post-59003746508211093652009-11-06T13:51:59.808-05:002009-11-06T13:51:59.808-05:00ellie, I hope you know you're not alone. And t...ellie, I hope you know you're not alone. And that help is out there...taking the first step is the hardest part.<br /><br />e, in theory, society is more accepting. Until, that is, people get up close and personal with someone who's suffering. Most folks just don't want to deal with it. They just want you to snap out of it, take some drugs and get on with your life.<br /><br />It's understandable, but not at all helpful.Amber Page Writeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03288534853490787988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3554962983477029310.post-15576649215424528042009-11-06T12:50:38.816-05:002009-11-06T12:50:38.816-05:00I'm so glad that you made it through it all an...I'm so glad that you made it through it all and are able to talk about it. Many don't and many need search for others like them and now they have somewhere to go to know they are not alone.Shawn Annhttp://www.shawnann.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3554962983477029310.post-4898625248110944202009-11-06T12:26:23.196-05:002009-11-06T12:26:23.196-05:00I'm so glad you made it through. I'm a lit...I'm so glad you made it through. I'm a little teary, so that's all I can say.Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03332236423872415481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3554962983477029310.post-79767236116947374052009-11-06T11:45:40.108-05:002009-11-06T11:45:40.108-05:00It is interesting you think society is closed up a...It is interesting you think society is closed up about it... I thought things were getting better and people were more accepting... of women and depression. But maybe I think that because I am so much closer to the topic- especially since I work in health care. <br /><br />I think men and depression is another story though, one that needs to be told. Symptoms of depression in men are so different...and there is so much more stigma attached to men and depression, I really hope one day as much attention is brought to it as women and, say, post partum depression.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3554962983477029310.post-59360326296130565232009-11-06T11:07:54.510-05:002009-11-06T11:07:54.510-05:00Amber,
I don't know you at all as I am new to...Amber, <br />I don't know you at all as I am new to the momdot forums, well not new I just used to lurk before. You described the feelings I have off and on since breast cancer, and I can't explain why. You would think I would be happy since I beat it, but I lost me. I am proud of you for speaking up about this. As they all tell me "It will get better" Hugs my friend.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3554962983477029310.post-23775527659148993172009-11-06T11:02:04.301-05:002009-11-06T11:02:04.301-05:00You're very brave to speak up about it. Good ...You're very brave to speak up about it. Good for you for being able to recognize the signs and be able to reach out. {hugs}Staci Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02922444419132476114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3554962983477029310.post-91840741601767924712009-11-06T10:41:48.282-05:002009-11-06T10:41:48.282-05:00HI Amber,
Thanks for sharing your story. I know ho...HI Amber,<br />Thanks for sharing your story. I know how hard it can be when you aren't very proud of your actions. Good for you! You are a strong women!Kasey@ All Things Mammahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13726479682149888070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3554962983477029310.post-34667511065577348122009-11-06T10:11:31.639-05:002009-11-06T10:11:31.639-05:00Thanks everyone. It was hard to talk about this. I...Thanks everyone. It was hard to talk about this. I had to close my eyes in order to click publish.<br /><br />But it's important to speak up, I think. Our society is so damned close-mouthed when it comes to stuff like this...people are made to feel ashamed. And that's just not cool.<br /><br />Your support means a lot.Amber Page Writeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03288534853490787988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3554962983477029310.post-45891861666025348652009-11-06T10:01:56.081-05:002009-11-06T10:01:56.081-05:00Wow, thanks for sharing that! Such a powerful stor...Wow, thanks for sharing that! Such a powerful story, and hopefully it will help others who are not as fortunate to have such a great support system. I'm so glad to hear you're doing better now and know when to ask for help. I too suffered with depression for years, but I struggled on my own, refusing to seek help or let my friends and family in on my dark secret.<br /><br />I found your blog through Mama Kat (took her suggestion to check out the three links above mine). <br /><br />Looking forward to visiting again! <br /><br /> ~ JenJenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12809397616829044745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3554962983477029310.post-35855178344245661052009-11-06T09:35:01.636-05:002009-11-06T09:35:01.636-05:00Did I tell you already you have an award on my blo...Did I tell you already you have an award on my blog? Can't remember. Well you do girl. Please come pick it up. Thanks! no rules. just let people know who gave it to you.<br />Blog party post will be up soon!!!!Cluttered Brainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13068569346668780952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3554962983477029310.post-35873970130780219192009-11-06T09:27:45.672-05:002009-11-06T09:27:45.672-05:00Wow, Amber... It's amazing that our deepest an...Wow, Amber... It's amazing that our deepest and most vulnerable times- the ones we would like to totally erase from our minds- are the ones that make us stronger.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3554962983477029310.post-83088520484071526182009-11-06T07:48:25.772-05:002009-11-06T07:48:25.772-05:00What a powerful post. Thank you for sharing.
I am ...What a powerful post. Thank you for sharing.<br />I am also popping by to tell you I really enjoy your blog and would like to present you with a “One Lovely Blog” award. I checked out your blog and don’t think you have received it yet. <br />Visit me at www.thestrollerballet.com to pick up your award! Hope you are having a great Friday!<br />SarahSarah at The Stroller Ballethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06942945594010830972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3554962983477029310.post-19149319656521726882009-11-06T07:25:02.495-05:002009-11-06T07:25:02.495-05:00Very powerful and gripping. It sounds like a painf...Very powerful and gripping. It sounds like a painful memory to have to keep hold of, but you're right. Sometimes the best reminders are our worst moments.Badass Geekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01030944236271663794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3554962983477029310.post-29002390341365942202009-11-06T05:28:30.355-05:002009-11-06T05:28:30.355-05:00Just wanted to share...I have an award for you on ...Just wanted to share...I have an award for you on my blog <br /><br />http://xsurvivingmotherhoodx.blogspot.com/2009/11/award-time.html <br /><br />thanks for inspiring me!Tanyiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09224929508541591849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3554962983477029310.post-52728795959334949442009-11-06T05:24:58.667-05:002009-11-06T05:24:58.667-05:00This should be encouraging to others. It's ha...This should be encouraging to others. It's hard to post about stuff we want to forget. I'm still debating if I want to actually post my embarrassing experience that I'd like to forget for the world world to see. It took courage for you to post this and I'm so glad you learned from it and were able to live on!Karen & Gerard Zemekhttp://www.zemeks.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3554962983477029310.post-7394563628759142622009-11-06T04:44:49.731-05:002009-11-06T04:44:49.731-05:00Amber, this is VERY touching and so very brave of ...Amber, this is VERY touching and so very brave of you to share! You are a good writer, btw, inspiring and evocative.Tanyiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09224929508541591849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3554962983477029310.post-26390281774608535642009-11-06T00:24:45.537-05:002009-11-06T00:24:45.537-05:00I'm so glad you survived. You have an importa...I'm so glad you survived. You have an important message to tell.KKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10815049701010983875noreply@blogger.com