When We Share It

It's funny how people that suffer from depression are quick to not disclose it. For whatever reason, whether out of embarrassment, feeling ashamed, etc. I was like that. I thought that people would think i was weak or strange (many think that anyway!). But i decided that i didn't care. When i opened up and started sharing my story i was amazed at the people that responded with "i had no idea, because i do too", or "i know someone that does", etc. Only when a person shares something does God allow others to be affected. I've found that God has given me hundreds of opportunities to offer advice, share my story, or simply be a listening ear. Depression sufferers are not weak. We are just afflicted. But his strength is made stronger through our weakness.