4 Ways to Get Support for Depression When You Can't Afford Therapy Right Now

As someone who has battled with mild depression for most of my life, I understand the struggle all too well.
In my younger years, I didn't even realize that what I was experiencing was depression. I had become so accustomed to the persistent heaviness that it felt like a normal part of my existence.
However, as I entered my 30s, the weight of it intensified, and I could no longer ignore its grip on me.
At that time, I couldn’t afford therapy, so I embarked on a self-directed journey toward climbing out of the darkness, taking slow but steady steps. Let me tell you, it has been a roller coaster ride—a whirlwind of emotions, setbacks, and small victories along the journey.
Yet, every ounce of effort I put into this journey has been worth it.
Today, I’d like to share with you some of the invaluable lessons I've learned along the way. If you’re feeling down and out, stuck in deep sadness, or feeling lost and just aren’t sure what to do, I hope that something here will resonate with you, provide hope, and get you started on your own liberation journey.