Wow, what a breath-taking image. Thank you.

Hey there, you aren't alone. I know the deep sadness of depression and the hopelessness that comes with it. Being a single Mother is one of the hardest jobs. When you are running around trying to keep up with meals, bills, daily chores and such, the last thing it seems we have energy for is the emotional needs of our children. I have two young sons with 50% custody, for which I have fought in court to get for nearly four years. Everyone has a different face and specifics, but we all suffer because there is just no one cheering us on and building us up when we are exhausted and there are endless needs of others to be met. I feel your pain and as much as I have been through depression for years, the hardest thing has been fighting my ex for the normal rights of a Mother. Yuck. I wish I knew the magic trick to change the feelings of overwhelm and loneliness that come from the isolation that depression can create. Remember that you are so important to your daughter. She will be okay, you will be okay and each day presents new challenges and all we can do is the best we can do in a given day. I've learned that I can't think about developing long term goals for myself professionally because I have to be in the present for my child. I live in rural Alaska and there are resources to help us, be the shame that depression cloaks around us makes it difficult to really get the support we need. I hope all the best for you. Me reaching out and talking like this made me feel better and less broken and alone. Thanks.