Depression - The Battle Inside You

      Some days are easier than others.  I only wish that those who do not understand depression could take a peek inside, and see what we see.  Unfortunately you will not, we won’t let you see this.  It will be hidden behind a smile, it is hidden behind laughter, it is hidden in silence, it is hidden in loneliness; it hides in all the places you won’t look. But for us, it’s around the corner, it has no reason, and before you know it, you are consumed by it.  It tells us that we are useless, it pulls out our innermost fears in the most unsuspecting places, it takes us from running at 100% to nothing, it drains your energy, and leaves you exhausted, it tells you that you are alone when you are surrounded by friends.  Want to know how it feels to suffer from depression? We’ll never let you………….  Funny thing about depression – those you know that have it – you’ll probably never know they have it, because they would never wish it on anyone. It is a darkness that is kept hidden away, and not a place for the faint at heart, and those who survive are WARRIORS, we are not weak – we fight a battle you don’t see, and we won’t tell. KV