Thank you for such a wonderful comment, I enjoy your frienship and value your contribution to Steem! I am so sorry for your loss, that sounds just awful and heartbreaking. I have lost quite a few people to suicide, especially in the past few years and I am always at a loss after it happens but I can unfortunately relate to why they choose that path for themselves.

I honestly hope you are right that if some of us start speaking out then others will follow and will open up to their loved ones about how they are feeling. It can be intimidating to do so but your loved ones want to know how you are feeling and want to support you.

Nathan has been supportive of a lot of my posts and I did send this one to him personally because it may be helpful to his group. Thank you for resteeming!

I mentioned the commercials deliberately and you picked up on that so I thank you! There are many misconceptions about mental health challenges because we get information from commercials that are trying to make sales.

You are very sweet and a good friend :)

Ivy