tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2993400204848242278.post9008069278318493887..comments2023-10-19T08:56:41.583-04:00Comments on Making A Home: Coming Out From Hiding...Amberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01520682388731742925noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2993400204848242278.post-22028469681132409222011-04-12T20:49:55.177-04:002011-04-12T20:49:55.177-04:00Amber - thanks for sharing and being so vulnerable...Amber - thanks for sharing and being so vulnerable - you have a beautiful spirit and that will be a testimony to many. I have never experienced what you have been through but I feel encouraged as it helps me to understand others and to love them without judging which is always a good thing. May your family be so blessed!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2993400204848242278.post-59504016605302340452011-04-11T21:59:07.203-04:002011-04-11T21:59:07.203-04:00Hi Amber! Thanks for visiting and following my bl...Hi Amber! Thanks for visiting and following my blog! I am so glad I came to yours. What a gut wrenching testimony to the goodness of God, and the ability He gives us to battle back from the pit of fear and despair. He helped me to conquer a different type of fear just last year. Every once in awhile, it tries to rear it's ugly head, but I do not receive it...at least most of the time. :o)<br /><br />Thank you for being so transparent! I love seeing the last photo of you smiling! That's one joyful smile! And you're adorable, too!<br /><br />Have a blessed week, and know that you have blessed me tonight!<br />HUGS,<br />BeckyBECKYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10272099392249278847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2993400204848242278.post-59902796878852205042011-04-11T16:15:46.443-04:002011-04-11T16:15:46.443-04:00Amber- You are beautiful....INSIDE AND OUT!!! God ...Amber- You are beautiful....INSIDE AND OUT!!! God will use this for HIS good!!! I know it took a lot to share this and I have a new respect for you dear sister in the Lord!BurttBunchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02208103954085218571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2993400204848242278.post-53974650655011861562011-04-11T13:48:32.017-04:002011-04-11T13:48:32.017-04:00I apologize because this comment is so long.
I ha...I apologize because this comment is so long.<br /><br />I have been following your blog for some time now and I love reading. I put a similar post on my blog shortly after coming home with our Alex, from Ukraine. I never anticipated the post-adoption depression, but it hit me like a ton of bricks. I was literally unable to care for Alex even while in Ukraine because I was in such a strong state of depression. I didn't understand it and I was so confused. I had no choice to deal with it except by limiting my time around Alex and completely depending on my husband for his care.<br /><br />When we arrived home I was so scared because I would be completely responsible for Alex and my other son because my husband had to go back to work right away. I cried a lot! I dealt with a lot of anger and resentment. I felt deceived by God because He was responsible for bringing this child into our lives, but I felt like He didn't give me a way to care for this child. Each day was a severe struggle and it was evident in my lack of being social with family and friends and if you had walked into our home during that time, you would've thought no one did anything. The dishes had been neglected so bad that there were none in the cabinets. That is one example but everything in the house fell in line with how our dishes were. We lived in a disaster. <br /><br />It hasn't been until recently that I've been able to dig myself out. I've seeked help, but like you I didn't want the medication. I've had to learn how to control my physical response to the depression feelings and also re-learn what things make me happy. I had to put a lot of energy in focussing on my happiness for the sake of my husband and children. I've had to take big steps away from my family in order to be refreshed. I've even removed things in my life that cause me anxiety. Things that I have no control over like news, political events, even certain people. It has seemed to calm my sense of depression and anger tremendously.<br /><br />Through relearning the things that make me happy I've become happier. Each day I focus on these things I find myself accomplishing more and this sense of accomplishment brings me happiness. I think it is because I'm accomplishing things that benefit not only me, but my family too. <br /><br />I never understood depression until walking through it these past 7 months. But as I come out of it more and more each day, I realize how important it is to be honest about it with yourself and family. I've realized that through Christ, just as He gave me my beautiful children, that He would provide me with all the necessities to care for them- and He has. I have yet to learn why I suffered through this and maybe I will never learn. But there is no doubt it brought me back to Christ. This experience forced me to reconsider my priorities in life. This experience also forced my husband to show his true colors, which are more loving and patient that I ever thought possible.<br /><br />I hope you are able to find Christ's strength to pull you out of the depths of depression when you need Him. I hope that you continue to be this honest because people like me need to read/hear your story. Thank you for sharing. You are a beautiful, creation of God and I appreciate all the words you type related and unrelated to depression.<br /><br />May God bless you and your family.<br />-AshleyAshleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03678671286540506433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2993400204848242278.post-43793297478452400432011-04-11T13:00:51.312-04:002011-04-11T13:00:51.312-04:00I know that it couldn't have been easy to put ...I know that it couldn't have been easy to put this out for the world to know. I am so glad that you did! <br /><br />I have never had to use an antidepressent but I had to seek help once. I was in a relationship right after high school. It lasted for almost eight years and then one day he walked away. I thought this was the man I would spend my life with and was completely broken. <br /><br />Maybe God is using you and this post to reach someone feeling the same and to let them know that it is okay to seek help. I have found that seeking help is sometimes the hardest step.Wendihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02547001714523524390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2993400204848242278.post-3791678358968061092011-04-11T11:31:23.897-04:002011-04-11T11:31:23.897-04:00Amber, depression and anxiety are just another med...Amber, depression and anxiety are just another medical issue. This is what I have told myself over and over on those days when I feel guilty/weak when I take my daily anti-depressant. It is simply a deficiency such as a vitamin deficiency that others have to take for medical reasons. We are strong, amazing women in God's eyes. Thanks for sharing...<br />~AprilAprilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12612098114767942181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2993400204848242278.post-43587743348450807032011-04-11T10:54:47.480-04:002011-04-11T10:54:47.480-04:00Amber,
Thank you for your post. You are awesome....Amber,<br /><br />Thank you for your post. You are awesome. You are God's creation and He did good. I always enjoy your blog. You are so refreshing. Thank you for being you.<br /><br />TinaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05711885668234337460noreply@blogger.com