I am setting in the ER with Sandy, she like me suffers from mental health issues. Things have pulled her down to the point that she will be admitted to the hospital for a bit to give her and the docs a chance to get a handle on things. 

She is dealing not only with depression and anxiety, but with her divorce and her knot head son being in jail again. 

So my friends, your thoughts and prayers would be appreciated.   

I'm on it Charles. Prayers on the way for both of you as I type.

Frosty The Lucky.

Thanks brother, at least when I tell her I understand we both know It's true. 

Charles,

Marg. & I have added you both to our list of prayers and intentions, daily and at Sunday mass. Hang in there, things will get better. You're not the only ones on meds.

Best wishes and best regards,

Dan.   ( a. k. a.    SLAG.)

Your both on the list.

Thank you Mr and Mrs Slag, funny how many of us have never met but we are so invested in each other's well bein.

thank you Glenn, this has been coming to a head for a wile. And despite knowing dang well she needed more than my hairy shoulder to lean on, no one wants to admit they need help. Almost to late by the time she admitted it. 

For those that don't already "get it" mental health issues that present with "disphoria" are fare deadlier than most any other illness. Suiside clames more servicemen and women than combat, and over 1/2 of all "gun violence" is self inflicted. Learn the symptoms and be there for your loved ones, or you will soon feel their pain first hand. 

Our prayer are headed your way, I understand the issues, while never having suffered personally I was in emergency services for +30 yrs and dealt with all aspects of it, some quite unpleasant. Hang in there, and if you have a chance Drop Kick that son of hers into the middle of next week. 

Well, he is 21 going on about 15. His issues are now running him afoul of the law. His sisters didn't inherit but he did. I told her to ask the judge to let her have 10 minute with him, and his gavel...

But I do apretiate the thoughts 

Charles Stevens, you and yours are on the big prayer list - lots of people lifting you up - I have been below the ashes and back up again - with you in Spirit, brother.

Robert and Sheila Taylor.

prayers sent,  Why didnt ya say anything on the phone earlier, yer too proud for your own good  ?

Best of luck to you and your family. I've been in your sons and your wife's shoes on that one. I think I've turned out alright. With your support, I'm sure they will both come out ahead. You're definitely not alone here brother. 

Thank you mr and Mrs Taylor.

no Steve, came to a head after we got off the phone, she downed the booze instead of the pills. But yes I have been to proud for my own good before. 

Thanks Ivan, I'm a member of that fraturnity

My wife and I will be praying for your family, Charles. 

Hope the best for you and yours Charles. I'm no stranger to those dogs. stay strong. 

thank hou Mr and Mrs Chochrn

and to you Das Wolf. 

I am just now home, the goat is squirting milk when she walks. Sandy will be in for at least 7 days, probably into midweek of week after next. 

Mots a verable thing when your brain desides that it is time to chemically act as if your best friend died, and the well meaning peaple that tell you to pull yourself together, or not to worry about it don't know they are really throwing fuel on the fire. 

We love you, we will be here to help you get threw this, that's what we need to hear. And exactly what you all are saying, thank you. 

Greetings Charles,

.          Keep the faith. Do what we all do as blacksmiths .  When things are not working for you just put it back in the fire and start again.. We all have been there . 

Prayers on the way..  Forge on

Jim

Thanks Jim, but I might have to keep this one ;-) lol

all kiding aside, we keep forging ahead

We all suffer pride to our detriment I don't know if I'll ever get past that little issue.  Try not let your own mood get ahead of you without asking for help yourself Charles. A wet shoulder can be a terribly burden carry alone. Especially when it's not enough. I've been mighty down myself and stood by friends who have been as well, I know from first hand experience the sufferer has to seek the help themselves. The sufferer isn't the only one to suffer.

I wish I knew how to help better than just be here.

Frosty The Lucky.

 

You might not be surprised knowing that you all are here for me, and have set your hammers down to say a prayer is a big help. 

Brother, I'm living proof prayer works. I'll never forget.

Frosty The Lucky.

Didn't do the birch a dang bit of good....

Update,

Sandy was admitted this morning about 6, due to critical lack of head space in Oklahoma, this was over 12 hours after going to the ER (only way to find a bed). And an hour and a quarter from home. Tho she can call for a brief time, she will not be able to have visitors till  Wednesday and the soonest she could be released would be next Saturday (not likely) but I suspect next Wednesday would be more realistic. 

 

Wishing you and yours all the best Charles.  Hopes for a quick recovery and easier times.

When you can, while you can, and how you can, show her the love in her life. for me it's understanding others love that saves me from causing them pain. we are all flawed. we just have to do our best to think straight in rough situations, which aint easy some times. knowing people care helps alot. showing You care helps others. We can only do what we can do and hope for the best sometimes. Good luck my friend. keep us updated and we are here if you need us.

Thought and prayers your way, Charles.  You have a large and strong support group here on IFI.