Tag Archives: Depression

In A Pit

Posted on August 21, 2016 by Helga

It’s a rainy day in Cape Town. Mike is feeling a bit better. I’m about to take Julian to the airport. Before I go, I found this on my blog from a year ago. I think it will encourage someone. … Continue reading →

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Depression of the Co-pilot Caused the Germanwings Crash

Posted on March 27, 2015 by Helga

As I have followed the events of the Germanwings air disaster, I have felt a lot of compassion towards the co-pilot whose depression caused the crash. Mental illness. If Andreas Lubitz was in his right mind, he would never have … Continue reading →

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No Foul Play Suspected After Body Found Tied To Buoy Off Fish Hoek Beach

Posted on January 16, 2015 by Helga

8am It took a couple of weeks for an autopsy and police investigation to be carried out on the body found suspiciously attached to the bottom of a buoy off Fish Hoek Beach. As he was tied, murder was on everyone’s … Continue reading →

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You Are As Happy As You Choose To Be

Posted on August 30, 2014 by Helga

9-07am I’ll be honest, the title, “You Are As Happy As You Choose To Be” is what I believe, but that does not mean I don’t struggle with the idea of it. My struggle comes in the knowledge that there … Continue reading →

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Why I Was Uncertain If My Marriage Would Last

Posted on June 27, 2014 by Helga

12-47pm I learned very early that a couple may be married for a long time, yet they still may get divorced. It was something I had difficulty understanding. My parents were what I thought was happily married for about 17 … Continue reading →

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A Season of Depression

Posted on June 18, 2013 by Helga

2-33pm For those of you who are depressed, you are not alone. Today, I thought back to a dark time of our lives that ended well. 2004. I remember it being a difficult year. Beginning in January with the death … Continue reading →

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