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Scenario

When Parental Duty Conflicts with Suicidal Thoughts

My depression makes me want to disappear but I keep showing up for my kids and I do not know how long I can keep doing this

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The responsibility to others can become both a lifeline and an additional burden when personal survival feels impossible.

Your guide for this
Patan
Patan works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Depression — across cultures and traditions?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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