I love my family

[Canadian Socialist]

This may seem like a tearjerker post, but please bear with me. I lost my job about a month ago. I had no savings, and couldn't collect employment insurance (I was considered self-employed). Anyway, I also suffer from major depression, which I had been able to control when everything was going okay. Unfortunately, with the loss of the job, it (depression) reared its ugly head. I was seriously considering suicide. I realised then, I needed help. So I emailed my brother and told him this. He was down from Edmonton like a shot. He got me into a doctor, had me given medication (at no cost to me - thank you Canada healthcare). I am now on "Income support for the Severely handicapped". It pays the rent and bills as well as covers my medical needs. After only two weeks on the anti-depressant, I feel well enough to go out there again. A side note, my mum & dad have paid my rent for the next two months. I really love my family.