If you or someone you love has had to deal with depression, you know how awful it can be for everyone involved.
A woman who goes by the name tinytwink tweeted about her husband’s depression, and how their 11-year-old daughter, Ellie, made her dad a chart to help him through the dark days.
The chart she made reads:
“If you’re feeling down there is no need to frown! Just talk or go for a walk! Drink your coffee and eat some toffee or watch a movie or maybe sneak a little boogie!! Love xxxx Just smile!”
My husband has suffered from depression and anxiety for about 6 years now (probably longer)
He’s pretty good now but as you know there’s still sometimes a rubbish day.
Today was one of those days.
Just got home and Ellie Age 11 has put this next to his bed. pic.twitter.com/JEl2dXLagY— Twinks (@tinytwink) May 25, 2019
Mom was very proud of her daughter.
My heart is bursting with pride … mainly about the ‘you’re’
— Twinks (@tinytwink) May 25, 2019
Especially when she learned Ellie made up the whole thing herself.
She’s just told me she made it up herself. I genuinely thought she’d got it off google or something!
— Twinks (@tinytwink) May 26, 2019
The wife said that her husband’s depression frequently occurs in the morning and can set the tone for the entire day.
Seems to be a morning thing too. If he wakes up like that, he stay like that. So that will be the first thing he sees
— Twinks (@tinytwink) May 25, 2019
People on Twitter responded to the heartfelt gesture from young Ellie.
As a sufferer myself and still in bed I've screen shot it and now I'm going to get up and eat something, what an amazing young lady and inspiration.
Thank you for being open and sharing— peter brook (@peterbrook6) May 26, 2019
It convinced some they wanted to be a parent!
😍 I’ve never actually wanted kids until tonight. That’s amazing.
— Matthew (@MatthewThomas85) May 25, 2019
While others could very much relate to hubby’s depression…
That's do lovely, and as someone with a similar diagnosis, I can imagine what a help that will be for her dad!
— Sarah Hughes (@psychpopgirl) May 25, 2019
Because we all can use a reminder how great life is…
As someone who is having a tough time at the moment that's ace!
— Lee Slator (@leeslator) May 26, 2019
Who says that kids are selfish and don’t care about anything these days?
I think young Ellie just proved all of the naysayers very wrong.
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