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Mumsnet Discussions: Relationships : So proud of my DH (15 messages)
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Contact the poster See this person's profile Contact mumsnet about this post By PeachyHas4BoysAndLovesIt on Mon 12-May-08 12:02:22
AS some of you will know, DH has been battl;ing severe depression for years. He has also been running a second job (small business thing- ebay shop), helping me with the boys (no mean feat, 4 kids 2 with special needs, and being a generally good hands on Dad, he also helps loads around the house so I can study.

last night, he was recommended for promotion to senior management at work- he got A grades throughout his appraisal.

I feel so proud- he's fought so hard from some very dark times, 5 years ago he was unemployed (he was sacked because of being so down), we lost our house, I thought I'd lose him at the worst point... he's just never given up or expected anyone to cover him.

Hopefully next year he will get his chance to go to Uni and live his dream, so he probably wn't take the promotion (I don't want him overloaded, financially we can cope now, rather that and a well DH)- but grin
Contact the poster See this person's profile Contact mumsnet about this post By Buda on Mon 12-May-08 12:03:16
That's great Peachy. He has done really well.
Contact the poster Contact mumsnet about this post By collision on Mon 12-May-08 12:04:18
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great news!
Contact the poster See this person's profile Contact mumsnet about this post By CountessDracula on Mon 12-May-08 12:06:06
grin

What a lovely post
So happy for you
Contact the poster Contact mumsnet about this post By fatzak on Mon 12-May-08 12:15:46
That's great news and what a heart warming post smile After some of the husband bashing that some (and me included I have to admit) indulge in, it makes a refreshing change.
Contact the poster Contact mumsnet about this post By Lio on Mon 12-May-08 12:18:12
Wow, bravo him! I also have a dh with depression, and it SO HARD. What a boost for you both.
Contact the poster See this person's profile Contact mumsnet about this post By cheesesarnie on Mon 12-May-08 12:18:20
well done to him!!!!
Contact the poster Contact mumsnet about this post By TheFallenMadonna on Mon 12-May-08 12:20:09
You deserve each other. And I mean that postitively rather than in the usual sarky way. Well done him.
Contact the poster See this person's profile Contact mumsnet about this post By MrsJonnyDepp on Mon 12-May-08 12:31:30
Its great to read a positive post. It is so easy in the stress and hassel of modern life to only see the bad in people. You are both stars ****
Contact the poster See this person's profile Contact mumsnet about this post By Paddlechick666 on Mon 12-May-08 13:00:34
congratulations. my h has had a turbulent 3 years due to depression and i can empathise how difficult it is.

well done to you both for achieving so much.
Contact the poster See this person's profile Contact mumsnet about this post By DANCESwithLordPottingtonSmythe on Mon 12-May-08 13:03:09
Brilliant! Well done your DH...if he can fight depression he can do anything and obviously other people are noticing that too. <<pats on the back all round>> smile
Contact the poster Contact mumsnet about this post By Anniegetyourgun on Mon 12-May-08 13:31:27
Congratulations!

I think there's a message there that depression is not a sign of weakness, as brave and strong people can get it too. It is something to be fought, but not something to be ashamed of.
Contact the poster See this person's profile Contact mumsnet about this post By Pelvicfloornomore on Mon 12-May-08 13:33:18
Great news Peachy and well done Mr peachysmile
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Contact the poster See this person's profile Contact mumsnet about this post By Weegiemum on Mon 12-May-08 17:15:44
peachy!!!

Great news!!!
Contact the poster Contact mumsnet about this post By jalopy on Mon 12-May-08 18:04:41
Lovely news, Peachy.


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