I pray you will dance.

Posted bycasey coombsPosted indepression

I got an email from a reader the other day who happens to have a lot in common with my occasional bouts of crazy. She told me she started reading my blog when I posted “The Overdose“, the post I read at the Community Keynote at BlogHer ’08. She is currently treading some heavy waters with depression.

This is what she said:

…And then there’s this: I guess I just wanted to say … um … thanks for posting that picture. Because right now, and in the past year or so, I really haven’t been able to begin to believe that one day…I might want to get up and dance. But there you are, and you’re dancing, and you’re rocking out. And it made me smile.

So thanks.

Miss A, these are for you.
Dancin'
Dancin'
Me dancin' courtesy of Jennster
Me dancin' courtesy of Jennster

My prayers are with you, and with anyone else who may be hurting.

xoxo

48 thoughts on “I pray you will dance.”

  2. This post just struck me.

    I have been going around reading all the BlogHer’08 posts and am sad that I didn’t get the chance to dance. Because, see right there, next to you, that’s where my bootie would have been shaking.

    Great blog, mooshy in indy. 🙂

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  3. Oh, Moosh. I didn’t get there till Saturday and had heard about your reading but didn’t know it was you!

    You are so brave to get up there show your vulerability.

    It was wonderful to meet you and hang out a bit at BlogHer. And I’m off to find your Oatmeal creme brule recipe RIGHT NOW!

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  11. I read your “Overdose” post months and months ago. And like Miss A, I too find inspiration from your story as I struggle through my own dark days knowing that someday soon, “this too shall pass.”

    LOVE the revamped hairdo by the way! VERY flattering.

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  12. You are the awesomest! And after reading your BlogHer recap, and Bossy’s and Loralee’s and everyone else’s I want to be right there with you dancing my sorry, sad-sack ass next year!

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  16. mine wasn’t due to pregnancy. i was diagnosed bi-polar in the last year. i checked myself in before i did anything. but only because i didn’t know how i would explain doing something to my monkey.

    now i dance too. i don’t always take my medication (it’s been making me sick) but surprisingly i don’t feel like i’m slipping. either way. now i dance because i’m happy. now i dance to keep me happy. now I dance to keep me here.

    thanks. it’s good to be reminded we’re not alone. 🙂

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  18. Wow! This all sounds so familiar… I know there was a time before when I didn’t think the sun would ever shine again in my life. There was a time when I thought, when will it ever get better?

    I remember what it’s like to think you won’t ever dance again and all I can say is, hold on, ’cause it happens… and then WOW… is it ever grand!

    Thanks again, oh “Mooshinindy” for reminding everyone that, there’s a way out and dancing is where it’s at (or at least, I think so!).

    Crazyville is really not so bad, once you get used to the bumps, no?

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  20. awesome. you may not remember me, but i’m the one that screamed in your face talking about how i was the one with charcoal stains and cut-up arms two years ago. and yeah, even though most days i am “better” too, it’s always good to see others doing well. it gives hope. so i’ll say thanks also.

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  25. Depression is never easy. I’ve been dealing with it for 11 years. I applaud those brave enough to talk about it.

    But the sun always comes and with it the dancing.

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  28. I just finished reading your archives (yes, all of them. And yes, I don’t do a lot at work…) and I’m so glad I found you. You say what I think.
    Ok, this is getting a little weird. Anyway, hi!

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  31. That last picture in particular… gets me.
    I was at BH during the community keynote and I think I was on my feet before you were actually even through reading.
    Your story isn’t my story at all, not even sure why it resonates so much with me. Guess I just have a thing for survivors.
    (And aren’t we all?!)

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  32. I’m recovering too and found you from the same post. THANKS BIG THANKS!!! for the pictures!!! Hopes springs eternal.

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  36. Way to show that blogging is more than just verbal explosions. You can have a real impact on people and be part of the moment when they realize they’re not alone. That rocks and you rock for the raw honesty it takes to throw it out there. HERO!

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  38. You are an inspiration. I refer struggling (with depression or blues)young mothers I know to several of your posts all the time. I also love these examples that a girl can go out and have an uninhibited good time without mind altering substances! I’m so glad I found your blog. Even if I still can’t remember your daughter isn’t Mewsh but Mush like push! Love ya anyway.

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  43. OK, I’ve lurked for awhile, and it’s not that I haven’t found anything else to comment on, but this really struck a chord with me.

    I’ve been there, and although I dance again, the steps have forever been altered and it’s ok, because I never want to totally forget.

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  44. It’s good to know that even when things aren’t going well that there is hope that I’ll be able to dance again. Thanks for posting this inspiration. For letting me know that it’ll be ok and things get better. Thank you for giving me hope.

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