Depression left a bad impression
of what I thought life and living
was supposed to be,
forever changing me
stealing part of my identity,
robbing me of the person
I was supposed to become.
Depression leaves a bad impression
from the deep dark pain, sorrow and despair
it causes creating a deep lasting
indentation formation
of each depressive episode
pressed firmly into my mind forever.
Depression leaves a bad impression
of the morbid monster it has become,
sadly causing too many lives
to be destroyed and lost to suicide,
feeling there was no other way
for them to escape the deep dark depths
of unending pain and agony
and devastatingly horrific destruction
of their identity, life and living
that depression destroys
and steals from existence.
Depression leaves a bad impression
due to the stigma and discrimination
of mental illness
caused from the lack
of education and awareness,
understanding and support,
caring and compassion
of many throughout the world,
some living right next door,
friends, family, and more.
Depression left a bad impression
that was only my first impression.
My first impression of depression
has changed to a new impression.
The impression of my depression
has created a new me,
a stronger, more resilient better me,
more compassionate and empathetic,
greatly increasing my understanidng
of my surroundings and of all people
of all varieties and levels of brokeness,
admiring the beauty of their flaws that are not flaws at all,
but are beautiful hues of strength, courage and inspiration.
My depression and my impression
of what I thought life and living was supposed to be,
and who I thought I was supposed to become
was never the person I was ever supposed to become,
because the person I am today,
is the person I was always meant to be.
I am who I am supposed to be,
how God planned me to be,
how He formed me to be.
I am who God always fully intended me to be,
just the way I am right now,
at this very moment in time,
beautiful flaws and all.
My impression of depression
has become a good impression.
becasue I have learned to appreciate
each and every moment of my life,
and my every breath of life,
everyday of my life,
one moment at a time.
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