@A MyDepressionTeam Member, Janice, family are the *last* to understand because they have become acclimated to who you *used to be*; they can't grasp the concepts of depression, anxiety, bi-polar and other behavioral health disorders (please note I did not use the terms, "diseases" or "illnesses."). I'm in no way defending some of their actions, but denial, anger and resentment seems to be the leaves falling from the family tree. The way I look at it, if they don't go away, you go away. Cut what's causing you grief and distress for your own emotional health, but, they are family, keep what you love of them in your heart.

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Hi everyone I know I have been out of the group for a bit. I have been dealing with my dad trying to work on our relationship. We had a following out a few years ago and now we are in speaking terms again. We both were grieving over my mom and brother and we're not seeing eye to eye. I love him very much and I am very happy that we are talking again. I believe that everyone has the choice to decide on religion. I once was practicing Catholic and now I am a Christian and I believe in God but everyone has their own opinion. God is good and has answered many of my prayers. 🙏

I have explained my religion as practicing a nature fan and believe someone has created that. My Catholic roots have not served me well, but I did raise my sons Catholic. I think they needed some religion of some sort.
Love this quote;

They were petty bitches who didn't like me cause I was prettier. Lol

I was raised in the Catholic Church because we're Italian but when I was older I changed to a non-denominational Christian Church. I learned so much more being in that church than I ever did the Catholic Church. Not to mention I would be a hypocrite and the Catholic church so it was best to move on