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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

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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.

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

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