Welcome!
I'm Michael.
Thanks for visiting my personal blog, Depression With A Purpose.
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This is where I share true stories about my journey through life with depression.
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I believe that the best thing I can give myself, my depression, and my experiences is purpose.​
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The best thing I can give you is my story, and with it, hopefully the benefit of those experiences.
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To those ends, whether you or someone you love is coping with depression, I hope this blog helps us both.
DISCLAIMERS
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FIRST
Please understand that I am not a doctor. I am not a social worker. I am not a certified mental health expert of any kind.
They are who I encourage you to meet with to create a plan that suits your individual needs.
​In fact, my degree is in business and IT. So what do I have to offer? Good question. Leonardo Da Vinci (who is a recurring theme in my journey) once said:​
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"Though I may not, like them, be able to quote other authors, I shall rely on that which is much greater and more worthy: on experience, the mistress of their Masters."
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In other words... I have my experiences, and I am sharing them in hopes they will help.
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SECOND
The stories and views represented in this blog are true, and different people will have different reactions to each story. The are not intended to upset, hurt, harm, or otherwise cause discomfort emotionally or physically to anyone. They are being shared to help raise awareness of depression in hopes of helping people heal.
THIRD
The observations and opinions stated within are those of the blog article author(s), and should not be attributed to any other persons or organizations. Any third-party resources or references provided through this site should be investigated by the reader for accuracy.