Happy birthday DWD!
DWD is 15 today! This is post I've put on FB..
So today is www.dealingwithdepression.co.uk 's 15th birthday. It's a weird feeling - knowing that something that started with a friend and with me talking to people whilst sitting on my sofa has reached so many people and is still running 15 years later.
I'm not perfect and I've made mistakes, but I am so proud of what we do. I'm very privileged to be able to have brilliant teams throughout the 15 years, many of whom may not be active members anymore, but have remained firm friends. These are people who know some of my deepest thoughts, hopes and fears and I know theirs.
It's amazingly cathartic talking to people without having to explain every minute thing because they "get it." That's such a powerful thing. To know that you aren't being judged, that no one cares if you've had a shower today or yesterday, or that your house is in a bit of a mess, or if you're still wearing the same PJs you were 2 days ago.... That we just care and want to be there to help support you.
It sounds a bit trite to say that everyone comes to talk or just sit and read, but they keep coming back for the community, the fact that we do generally care about each and every member. It's been the same from day one.....
DWD, I'm proud to say, has been free for everyone all over the world and will remain so. We don't charge you for membership, we don't advocate harming as a coping strategy - we accept it happens, but we will try to help you find other strategies that might help instead. You will find hope, friendship and support.....
To all the past, present and future members, team members and followers of this page, I just want to say "thank you." You've given me such friendship, support, advice and kicked my a*se when I've needed it. I can't thank you enough for the last 15 years and for all the ones still to come.
I also need to thank my wonderful husband and our children who understand how important I think what we do is and for their unwavering support - especially the "just give me a minute"s that they've been dealing with...
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
Suzi xx
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