I'm Still Human: Understanding Depression With Kindness (Expanded Edition - 2021)

I got to be honest and admit that many of my challenges in life are
not resolved yet. The shadows of depression still visit me
occasionally. But I’m grateful that I’m more resilient now. I’m
grateful that I’m part of the KL Buddhist Mental Health
Association’s Stress, Anxiety & Depression (S.A.D.) Support Group
(a.k.a. T-Lotus). I’m grateful to associate with the T-Lotus members
as they always lend me a pair of listening ears, and motivate me to
move on whenever I’m afflicted by emotional flu.
Perhaps some of you may be surprised or even think that I’m crazy
when I tell you that I’m grateful that I have severe depression. No
doubt, there’s a lot of pain – deeper than the deepest ocean. But
there’s no regret.
I’ve learnt a lot about the illness. I’ve come a long way in battling
with depression. I have experiential understanding of depression.
I’m able empathize easily with those are suffering from depression.
I’m also able to use my little experience to share with others and
contribute to a better world.
Amidst the sufferings, there’s enough hope in life – I’m glad that
there’re rainbows after rain. I know that it may rain again. But it’s
OK. I’ll learn to sing in the rain while waiting for the rainbows to
appear – that’s good enough!
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