I'm.here for you

We often struggle with how to help a struggling/depressed friend. We don't want to come too hard, We know that they can't just snap out of it by going outside or smiling more. When you know how to help a depressed friend, you realize that helping them through the tough episodes takes time. Silence. Hand-holding, Presence. Maybe even helping then do something meaningful like laundry or cooking. And how you help your "depressed" friend can be the difference between life and death.

I wrote this poem for you and the many other people suffering from depression. I'm Here for You, shows you how I or someone can help a depressed/ struggling friend. Please pass it on to anyone you know going through a hard time or depression.

if you're willing to spare the time.

I'm here for you.

I know words won’t take away your pain.

But I’m here for you.

When you feel like no one cares, I do.
I’m here for you.

When others judge, or criticize, or roll their eyes, I won’t.
I’m here for you.

If it’s 3 am and you don’t want to burden anyone, call me.
I’m here for you.

If it seems so dark and the walls are closing in, I’ll be your light and guide you.
I’m here for you.

If you feel like no one understands, I do. I’ve been there.
And I’m here for you.

When you can think of nothing good to say about yourself, I have a long list of good I see in you,
I'm right here for you.

When you can think of no reason to go on, I will be your reason.
I need to be here for you.

When you are upset for no reason, you don’t need to give me a reason
to be here for you.

When you don’t want advice or a lecture, and you just need someone to sit with you,
I’ll sit here with you.

When you feel like you have failed, you haven’t.
You were here for me.
Now I’m here for you.