Hello Everyone, I came to this website after feeling completely alone and despaired. Just today though… I have been grieving the loss of my mother for five months now and it is seemingly getting better. There are tough days though. Especially ahead as I am just 18 years old and starting college pretty soon. I also have experience with substance abuse because both of my siblings have gone to some type of rehab. I myself have never tinkered with drugs. I have however been depressed during my sophomore year when times were tough financially and emotionally. My brother was diagnosed with psychosis from his cocaine intake. It has been a tough childhood from my Mother's cancer diagnosis when I was only eight. I see the light at the end of the tunnel and now my family is doing surprisingly well. I feel courageous and ready to help anyone who is in need. It is good to vent so feel free to talk to me. No judgment. Peace love happiness.