If we admit our depression openly and freely, those around us get from it an experience of freedom rather than the depression itself.
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About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Openly admitting depression can give others a sense of freedom rather than burdening them with the depression itself.
- In plain terms
- When you are open about depression, others feel free instead of weighed down.
- What can you take from it?
- Honesty about depression can liberate others.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does honesty help you?
- When have you felt freed by sharing?
Another view
Not everyone is ready to support others' depression openly.
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