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A MyDepressionTeam Member asked a question 💭
Southern Illinois

I'm a bit of a poet...though nothing rhymes
Here's a sample:

Walking has become a part of my healing process. I live out in rural Makanda, Illinois, near Cedar Lake. I have two dogs that love to walk. The roads around here remind me of my rural country life growing up. The dogs don’t see the familiarity of all this, but they are good companions on my daily walk. 

I walk quietly, listening to the tunes of the woods. They speak to me, and I watch as greenery crosses my field of view. As I walk… read more

2 days ago
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Members warmly embraced a post asking whether others would enjoy reading poetry, with the original piece sparking heartfelt conversation about... Read more

Members warmly embraced a post asking whether others would enjoy reading poetry, with the original piece sparking heartfelt conversation about nature, healing, and the beauty found in everyday walks. Several members connected deeply with the themes of blooming and loss, reflecting on how flowers can represent our own life cycles, and one member shared they have been writing since 1995 and even completed a 200-page memoir focused on mental health. A recurring theme was the joy of creative expression in community, with others eager to share their own poems and writing.

A MyDepressionTeam Member

Poetry with rhymes helped people remember. Appeals to the ear and gives sequencing. Not frills so to speak but a memory tool

2 days ago
A MyDepressionTeam Member

This poem speaks to me. I feel the sadness of flowers drop their bloom.

1 day ago
A MyDepressionTeam Member

I have some poetry I've written but I haven't written a lot lately. I will have to come back to this and read it.

1 day ago
A MyDepressionTeam Member

Thank you.
I've become a bit of a writer in my retirement.
I have a 200-page memoir that focuses on my mental health.
I started writing it in 1995 and wrote a little till I retired.

17 hours ago
A MyDepressionTeam Member

Me too!
That's the point.
We all must bloom and die.
But we can be beautiful and have a hell of a ride for a while.

Here's a meme that I saved for @A MyDepressionTeam Member
Thought it was really pretty.

17 hours ago

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