Wednesday, October 9, 2013

An apology to the class - Christian Harding

I want to apologize to you, my classmate, for not fulfilling my end by not contributing to this class for the past 2 weeks. I'd like to explain why.

I am permanently diagnosed with Severe Major Depressive Disorder, which was greatly impacted 6 years ago. On December 22nd, 2007, I lost my 6 year old son, my 9 year old daughter and my wife of 15 years in the span of less than a minute. I wasn't doing very well and turned to alcohol to numb the lack of any emotion I didn't feel. I became an alcoholic.

2+ years ago I got help and have been doing very well. However, I have to be constantly on guard against depression. It is no joke.

Two weeks ago, I started a dangerous downward spiral into a depression due to something I was banging my head against. I went for treatment and am doing very well today.

I have experience in all forms of trauma, and am willing to talk to anyone who has questions or who needs help. If you want to talk about anything below, I am always available, 24/7, at (856) 628-2213. I keep myself well and growing spiritually by helping others, so don't feel you would be bothering me. I am a sponsor to others with alcoholism, I volunteer at the VA Medical Center in Coatesville, and I make myself available to anyone who needs help.

I have experience with living through and working recovery from:

  • Childhood abuse
  • Death of a close relative (father, brother & son)
  • Alcoholism
  • Depression
  • Other things which I won't mention here


My story is in my notes section on facebook, and is marked public. My facebook page is at: facebook.com/theonlybluedragon

I am excited to be able to contribute to this class and it's projects, and I look forward to the rest of the semester.

Thank you,


Christian Harding
(856) 628-2213
kcjdad@ymail.com

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