What Depression is like for families

This was a harder video to film. I kept it as raw as I could but still trying to be encouraging to others. For what it's worth....

[@PepperandPine]

Thank you for sharing so honestly. You are your husband's advocate. He is lucky and blessed to have you. -Hana

[@SodbusterLiving]

Thank you, Hana. Thank you.

[@bethyoung4030]

I’m reading this today, many years since you posted. My heart goes out to you and your family. You are weary from the fight. I get that and the days can seem endless. I raised a child who struggle with behavioral challenges and I see me in you. The exhaustion, the feeling that one hug will break me down, and the feeling that even an hour break isn’t really helpful as I have the rest of the 23 hours to deal. It was the hardest thing I ever did. The unending tension, always waiting for “the next shoe to drop” , trying to not get sucked into his negativity. Fast forward to today. Son is gainfully employed, in a stable relationship, and doing well. He still needs me to be his cheerleader and encourage him. But he is doing well. I totally agree that people would do best just to offer support and not advice. In hindsight I should have accepted offers of friends to bring meals, etc...but we made it thru. Prayers for you💕

[@ACommonLife]

You are an incredible woman, person, wife, mother, friend, Challice ❤ You are sharing something so important here. Thank you so much.

[@SodbusterLiving]

Love you, my friend. You are pretty awesome too!

[@jennilulu6692]

Thank you for sharing. My husband also suffers from depression. He always says that it just affects him, but that is so far from the truth. My son and I feel it and also have to help him carry his burden. Some days it takes all that I am, to be strong enough , to pray enough for the right words for my husband AND my son. God bless you and your family.

[@SodbusterLiving]

I am so sorry. Yes, it is very hard and you want them to be able to see the truth but in the end, you have to just trust that they will be able to get through the day. And we fight for that.

[@CrabbyCatandCoffeeChat]

Hugs Challice. Lifting you, your hubby, and your family up in prayers

[@SodbusterLiving]

Thank you! I appreciate that. Prayer is my biggest weapon right now.

[@TheJoyarmstrong1]

Challice, I'm so glad you did this video. You spoke truth and love and did it well.

[@SodbusterLiving]

Thank you! It was a very hard thing to do but the hardest thing was knowing how it was going to be received. LOL. Thank you for commenting.

[@ProjectHappyHome]

Challice, this is something that touches so many families. I know that just hearing your honest thoughts will help ease the loneliness of others in similar situations. Blessings, my friend.

[@SodbusterLiving]

[@MommaSchmoozeReviews]

this is such a honest and helpful video that will help many families that struggle with this and people who are friends with people that have depression. thanks so much for sharing this, it has helped me too. xoxo love you and praying for you.

[@SodbusterLiving]

Thank you Lindsey. I am so unsure how it would be received. Thank you for support and love!

[@vickyk9822]

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[@JustSewTrish]

hugs. my heart hurts. hugs. you are strong, even if you do not want to be. but you are.

[@SodbusterLiving]

[@organizedMOM]

I love the candid nature of this video and sacrificing to share your heart for the sake of others. you are such a gem and pure in heart. LOVE you my friend and I think and pray for you often.

[@enlightenedbygrace4U]

thru so many things you have been going thru (pregnancy, daughter's toothache, etc) you are so encouraging. xo and GBY

[@SodbusterLiving]

Yes, I agree. Amen. (ps. what is GBY?)

[@SodbusterLiving]

Christy, thank you for all the help you have given me. You'll never know the amount of help you gave along with the boatload of encouragement.

[@enlightenedbygrace4U]

sorry, God Bless You, others put out GBU

[@boybossmamahomeschool]

You're caring spirit is overwhelming... 😢 all I can offer you is a listening ear and prayers ❤️

[@enlightenedbygrace4U]

yup amen.... I wish everyone knew that...Funny how this week has me down and this video pops up........ God is good...

[@SodbusterLiving]

Thank you, Jairy! You have always been so kind and ready to be there for others!

[@SodbusterLiving]

You are always so quick to encourage and offer a good word. I hope this encouraged you in even a small way. God is so good all the time.

[@JackieG]

Thank you for opening up. This video will help so many families!!

[@SodbusterLiving]

I hope so, Jackie. I hope so. Thank you! I was so unsure how it would be received.

[@Rachelatday2dayjoys]

So glad you made this video... it's going to touch so many!

[@SodbusterLiving]

I hope it can help someone understand. Thank you for watching and commenting. I was so unsure how it would be received.

[@serenityhillsacademy1455]

Amazing video. Thank you for being an advocate and helping to educate. It helps break the stigma.

[@SodbusterLiving]

I was so unsure how it would be taken; thank you so much for commenting. I hope it will help others.

[@serenityhillsacademy1455]

I've experienced both sides. I have bipolar and PTSD, my 17 year old son has bipolar, ODD, OCD,ADHD, my 13 year old has autism, my 8 year old has Mood disorder NOS, ADHD, ODD, PTSD, Intermittent Explosive Disorder. Education and advocacy is sooo important. Sadly my husband is not big on educating himself.

[@SodbusterLiving]

I am sorry. So much to learn and signs to read and, Whew! Girl, I'm praying that you receive strength every day. I pray that "weeping may endure for the night, but the joy will come in the morning," and I pray that there will be an end to it all. Let me know if you ever need anything that I can do. :)

[@enlightenedbygrace4U]

First of all, BIG HUGS! You both are going through hard times thru depression. I pray you will get a break and EVEN a break thru where complete healing will take place but even so I totally understand. KEEP reassuring him and loving on him! I did pick a book on "Battlefield of the Mind" by Joyce Meyer. It is quit good! I recommend your husband and yourself to read it also for your children. Joyce has one for children and teens. It will help bring out the positives and focus on the blessings in our lives. Because surely Satan loves to push us down and spew lies, I mean that is his cunning and deceitful ways, isn't it? I UNDERSTAND SISTER, I UNDERSTAND. It isn't a FIX* (this book) BUT it does shed some light into our thinking. BUT I do know for myself, sometimes you do wake up and feel ALREADY under a dark cloud (like the donkey from Winnie the Pooh). I never asked darkness to come........ but it is there. It it takes more energy to fight it off..... I do lean on Jesus and sometimes I cry out His Name and tell Satan to BACK OFF AND LEAVE. Sometimes it works, lol......... But sometimes ....... I pray and hope it passes....like a bad toothache.....

[@SodbusterLiving]

Big hugs and prayers. I will have to see if I can find that book! Thank you for your suggestion! But I do agree that this is another ploy from Satan to weaken us Christians. "Are you really a Christian? If you were, would you be feeling this despair? You must not be a Christian!" That is the devil talking for sure! Screwtape Letters anyone? Love to you and thank you for commenting!

[@enlightenedbygrace4U]

it has shown thru MRI that depression is a disease. I tend to keep both in mind. (both a battle with darkness and sickness) Because I do believe hormones have a lot to do with this too amongst many other factors (a trauma in life, etc). I would NOT take meds though, knowing the side affects are linked to suicide.

[@beckygroff8698]

You and your family are in my prayers.

[@SodbusterLiving]

Thank you, Becky! I appreciate your love and support!

[@BeautyAndBrainsGirls]

Love your posts! Hope you can visit me some day ! Thumbs up!

[@SodbusterLiving]

Thank you! :)

[@BeautifulJourney16]

❤

[@SodbusterLiving]

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