My name is Debbie.  I am 48 y.o.

I was adopted when I was 4 months old and raised Catholic by two parents who loved me and gave me a wonderful, beautiful life.  I love them very much.  My Mom passed away 21 years ago, but my Dad is still here, and I've grown to have a close relationship with him since then. 

I did find my biological mother 14 years ago.  She lives 1/2 hour away!  We have a very close relationship.  She's Catholic, and my biological father is Jewish.  I do not know him.

I am divorced and have two beautiful children.  My son is 18; he is mentally retarded with autistic behaviors, and my daughter is 17 and a half.

I was diagnosed with Clinical Depression 8 years ago,though suffered from it for much longer than that, and am on tri-therapy.  (3 different anti-depressants).  I still have occasional symptoms until recently, when in Septemper, 2007, I lost my job as a Medical Office Manager due to depression and have been unemployed since.  My symptoms have gotten worse despite the medication.   I have no health insurance.   Just when I thought things couldn't get any worse, I woke up one morning 2 months ago, only to find my left hand, from the wrist down couldn't move!!  I called my doctor, and he said I had "Radial Nerve Palsy".   It's from sleeping directly on my  upper arm and I crushed the radial nerve.  My wrist and fingers just hang, and I can't use it; except for my first finger, which I use to type with as long as I have my wrist splint on.  So I haven't been applying for jobs, which made my depression even worse:   I have been working very hard to have a closer relationship with God, read the Bible, and help others with (that makes me really happy and feel good).

However, my faith is unwaivering!! I say the Serenity Prayer often.

I'm not telling you all this for sympathy...we all have our problems to cope with, for sure. I try to live in the day and the moment and am grateful for the things I do have, which God has given me. I always try to see the funny side of things - laughing is so good for you! 

I have never joined something like this. I'm looking for friends.   

I recently came across this site and decided to join in the hopes of sharing experiences, and giving any help I can to others.  I've joined the "Beyond Blue" Group, and looking for suggestions.  Please feel free to connect to "give/get help"!!  I'm looking forward to meeting people of all ages, races, faiths and beliefs.    I'd like to meet you!  Talk to me!!!    .....Deb

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