IntenseDebate - Tracy Mangold

12 years ago @ AGGASPLETCH - Three Thoughts for Sat... · 0 replies · +1 points

As being a person who likes to drive others nuts (because I'm so damn funny), I wonder if they'll miss me asking them incessant questions on purpose and pretending I can't hear them...hmmmm
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12 years ago @ AGGASPLETCH - The Well Meaning and T... · 0 replies · +1 points

You know, it is not the first time I've heard/read someone suggest that depression is selfish. I have no clue where they came up with such an outrageous assumption. It's pure rubbish. Depression is, as you said, hell. There are different levels of depression, different depths. I have no idea what it is to be in the deep dark depths of depression. But I do know what it is like to be depressed and to have it there, sitting on my shoulder, refusing to part and leave me be. It is hell no matter how you look at it. I have good days, I have bad days. I think it is intertwined with anxiety and I'm just figuring that out. Talking about it does help, I think. Otherwise I want to hole up and not deal with anyone other than immediate family. It's not a valve you can just shut off as some may think. And "just be happy" doesn't cut it either. It takes work and focus and "help" to do it. Thanks for shedding more light on this, Mark...
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12 years ago @ AGGASPLETCH - 2012 is for Enduring: ... · 0 replies · +1 points

Mark.
You WILL endure.
No pity.
Only love and support.
Always.
Because you DO matter and you ARE loved.
My recent post Where the Road Leads….

12 years ago @ AGGASPLETCH - Depression Biscuits · 0 replies · +1 points

I get it. Not to the degree you are talking about Mark, but I get it - especially the lack of focus, the "I could give a shit" attitude. It does keep life from approaching. You hole up. You shut down. It seems almost easier to do that. I'm just coming to the realization that I may suffer from anxiety and perhaps I have my entire life. I am reticent to leave the house at times. Sometimes I don't leave for more than a week. And the thing is it doesn't phase me. It's just easier.

You put it all out there and I hope it helped a little to vent it out. We are here. We are here for you aways. We like you just as you are too. You are as, Brandee said, a good, dear friend. HUGS.
My recent post #Reverb11: Loathing (December 17th)

12 years ago @ AGGASPLETCH - Reverb11, Day 10 - Beauty · 1 reply · +1 points

Exactly! Great message, Mark!
My recent post #Reverb11: Longing For… (December 9th)

12 years ago @ AGGASPLETCH - Reverb11, Day Three - ... · 0 replies · +1 points

You are so full of love. You and Elaine are both blessed to have one another. And your grandmother! 100! Plus, you make Father's Day a day I don't totally despise because I know there are dads like you who DO make things right and better. HOpe is not lost. Thank you, Mark.
My recent post #Reverb11: Meeting Noel (December 3rd)

12 years ago @ AGGASPLETCH - Reverb? Again? Reall... · 0 replies · +1 points

Oh Mark. Yes it has been a year for you! And we've all gone through this together. So very happy that we've become friends and I'm so elated for you that you and your daughter are growing closer. How great a gift is that? I'm proud of your poetry book and Chapbook (can't wait to get). I am pulling for you aways - good days and bad. You have US anytime you need a hand or a laugh. Never forget that. Much love to you!

12 years ago @ AGGASPLETCH - Chapbook - Postmarks · 0 replies · +1 points

Ordering on Friday! WOoot!

12 years ago @ AGGASPLETCH - Identity - Poem · 0 replies · +1 points

I love the visual and what this represents and the fact that you can just grasp onto the straws of hopefulness with that last line.

12 years ago @ AGGASPLETCH - Not Working · 1 reply · +1 points

I'm glad you are feeling better. At least I hope you are. I'm glad you have such a good teacher who is so attentive. Sounds like things with school are going well. That makes me happy, Mark! HUGS!

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