Hang in there
Hang in there - we're all in the same boat.
Perhaps the depression we feel is a hard dose of reality. Our lives aren't perfect. And life isn't easy. The difference is that now we chose to acknowledge that instead of trying to drown it out with alcohol.
For me, its hard work trying to remain upbeat. In fact, at times its exhausting...
but those are the times I allow myself a hot bath - and go to bed early.
One of the things I've learned from others on this site is that its time to take care of me. AND thats okay !!