Jean Madsen:  

Here we go guys a new story about my life as of June 2015.. If anyone read my previous 'story' well you probably won't/aren't back reading anything else I have to say. I was in a very dark place at that time, I am not saying that dark side does not rear it's ugly head from time to time, that would not be the truth what so ever. It just happens that today Monday June 15th 2015 doesn't happen to be the worst day of my life so far. I guess when I have to write something to describe myself to others, it would not be possible to be honest with everyone if I left out such a big part of who I am/was without at least mentioning the depression.. It would be wonderful if depression would never have become a word that needs to be used when describing myself. It just wouldn't be honest to talk about myself without talking about something that has consumed my entire life. I just thank God that it didn't really become such an issue until my boys were off to college. I managed to make it through those years, when my influence on my boys was so important, without that 'D' word coming into play. I was a happy mom, I was an involved mother. My boys were NOT going to look back on their life and not see me there involved in everything they were into. I showed how much I cared by getting involved in everything they did. Sports, music, drama department, anything to expand their minds and help them become the best they can be is the direction I wanted them to go. Without pushing them into anything they were not interested in. I wanted them to at least try everything and then it was up to them if they would continue. Music, I suggested that they at least try it to see if it was something they would enjoy. Two of the three really enjoyed playing an instrument. One was into vocal music as well. I failed to mention that my boys were excellent students as well. The f...Expand for more