Comments on: Surviving depression and college

By: Janice (5 Minutes for Mom)

Janice (5 Minutes for Mom) — Tue, 04 May 2010 08:53:10 +0000

I had no idea!!! What a fabulous story — with a happy ending !:)

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 06:06:20 +0000

Such an inspiring story! Social media is a powerful thing, isn’t it? I’ve made so many wonderful friends because of it.

Also: Your first line struck a chord with me because my first semester of college was the worst time of my life too. For a variety of reasons. But everything has been uphill since… :)

By: Christa

Christa — Sat, 27 Mar 2010 00:40:11 +0000

hey esther, want to know something crazy! my husband is zach’s boss! isn’t it a small world?! we are all connected in some way, it’s awesome…the next time I see zach I’ll have to tell him we have a common friend!

By: Boston Mamas

Boston Mamas — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 16:28:32 +0000

Utterly beautiful and honest. And I’m grateful for the current you, and that we’ve connected online and now IRL too.

By: Heather Acton

Heather Acton — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 03:40:58 +0000

And with this post I am officially addicted to your blog, Esther. So funny how I feel like I know you so well, though your blog. You are an amazing writer and so genuine. Thank you for sharing all of this with us strangers/acquaintances/friends. =)

By: Bethany

Bethany — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 02:01:01 +0000

Your story moved me. Not because it was touching and you went through so much, but because I went through the same experience. I begged my father to send me to college and finally when I turned 20, he sent me off. My grandfather died two weeks before school started. I got knocked up in September. I miscarried in early November. My Great Uncle passed away in early November and while at his funeral – my Uncle passed away. Two of the men mentioned were a big part of my life. I was devastated. Over two semesters, I probably attended school 1/4 of the time. I contemplated suicide, cried a lot, and lied to my family about school. I let men take advantage of me… it just wasn’t a great time.

It has been three years since the incident(s) and I have to say that I am still struggling to come back from my mistakes. I dropped out (general physics, calculus, chemistry, and climatology – not exactly easy when you’re depressed) and my parents told me I was a failure and would never amount to anything.

I still struggle with high anxiety, anger, and aggressive mood swings. I am a mess. Though, I have gotten better – if that makes any sense.

Your videos are an inspiration to me and I hope that you have angels in all walks of life.

Thank you.

By: dina

dina — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 03:49:08 +0000

What an amazing post. I wish I would have read it before I left Houston – i would have given you an extrea hug. I totally agree there are no chance encounters….that’s why we met!

By: Laura

Laura — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 08:36:50 +0000

Wow, amazing post. thanks for sharing.
very emotional reading this

By: Kim

Kim — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 20:25:22 +0000

I truly believe in angels, and that is exactly what Josh and Zach and all the others were to you at that time in your life. I am always grateful when I can realize and embrace these angels.
This is a fantastic post Esther. xo

By: Dee

Dee — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 19:01:07 +0000

Wow Esther. Thank you so much for being so open and honest about this. It’s such a rarity these days.

I’ve found myself struggling with my faith a lot. I’m still trying to find something that’s right for me.