Hi and welcome! I am a newly trained listener here. I am 53 years old, married for 28 years. I have a 27 year old son and 23 year old daughter that are still happily at home. I have been in and out of counseling since I was 16. I've struggled with severe depression, panic disorder, addiction, ADD basically, a mood disorder. A lot! I am currently on several medications that have helped me maintain the life I have worked so hard for. I see a psychiatrist once a month for counseling and medication checks. I have struggled with weight most my life as well. Now, I have just lost 75 lbs. and hope it's the last! I love being outdoors. The sunshine does wonders for me, so anything that can be done outdoors-I;m in. Trouble is though, I have a very hard time being with people. This past year I have been working on getting out more and becoming more social. At one time, I could not even leave my house because of panic. My days are so much greater now and I am slowly acclimating to attending parties and events. I've been working on reconnecting with many friends that I abandoned due to my illness. They have been so supportive and happy I'm back.



I love cooking for my family and finding new healthy and delicious dinners for us all. My family also enjoys camping in the summer and getting to the beach whenever we can.



I am extremely grateful for my newfound remission. It's been a very long and painful process but that just makes me appreciate each day even more. I look forward to chatting with you and hope that I can share my experiences with you