The damage that we do to the younger folk we care for can be very damaging indeed. Even if it’s out of the fear that the world will hurt them more than we can. It’s true that the world can[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
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Transition comics are my chance to add humour and think of silly things that I can’t otherwise do. I was kinda proud of this one. I think I still am. Hrr hrr. Foom.
Sip It Up
Jan26
on January 26, 2018
at 2:02 pm
Chapter: Supporting the Supporters
Characters: Curious Carly, Just Jane
Whoops. Discussions on depression should still be age appropriate. Which means tailoring the message to the audience. Also, Carly’s definitely not drinking coffee.
Supporting Struggle
Jan25
on January 25, 2018
at 3:42 pm
Chapter: Supporting the Supporters
Characters: Curious Carly, Just Jane
What do I know of struggling to be a caregiver and cheerleader? Of all the roles I’ve played, this is one of the hardest as I battle my own demons while encouraging others with the same or similar struggles. Even[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
While We’re At It
Jan24
on January 24, 2018
at 4:08 pm
Chapter: Supporting the Supporters
Characters: Curious Carly, Just Jane
Depression is hard on sufferers, but it’s equally unforgiving to caregivers as well. Sometimes that results in outbursts and frustration. No one likes depression. Not even the doctors who treat it.
Deep Thought
Jan23
on January 23, 2018
at 1:14 pm
Chapter: Supporting the Supporters
Characters: Curious Carly, Just Jane
Children aren’t isolated from the effects of depression, much as we want to protect them. I can’t even begin to draw how complex this issue is. As it is, I’m simply touching on it – we shall see how this[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Decisions, decisions. Depression makes decisions that much harder, because the brain doesn’t function at full capacity. There’s mistrust in the self. Faulty logic or fallacies. An inability to take in new information. But that doesn’t mean we’re irresponsible, or incapable[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Pet therapy does wonders. I have two guinea pigs we got just for this reason, and even if I’m gloomy, I can’t help but smile at their antics. Also, for some reason, they ground me whenever my mind wanders too[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
To be honest, not everyone can explain their condition to you. Even fewer would be open with their condition in the first place. But in general, if you don’t understand what something is, ask. It shows you care, and that[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Having two of my own, we had to decide whether, and how, to explain what depression is. It varies from child to child but communication is key. The sad thing is kids get depressed too. They need to know it’s[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…