[tossmeaway]

Father died in final year of college. Only child moved home to mourning mother(of course!) Went on huge sarge to find a women. Did side work, but focused on 2nd startup(1st one in back of my mind to reboot.) Failed. Arrogant and never found a full time job. Was in love and my girl needed to marry to stay in country. She was fine I thought while i went after my dreams. Finally found my 3rd idea and was working on skills. Eventually wife lost faith and cheated(multiple times and not just sex on one, successful man.) Found out, blew my retirement(roth) I made working when I was younger on booze. Lost faith in myself, saw no point in my great idea, mother attacks, no real man to fend off. Sleep in a truck, brain so fried from settling divorce and lack of self confidence or a dime. Idea still viable, even after all this time, timing might be right. "If you are going through hell, keep going."

[Nanzikambe]

I upvoted. Those are dark times indeed, I empathise. Keep on keepin' on, you'll get there. As an aside, this is evidently a poor forum for this discussion.

To the rest: the trough following a failure isn't depression, it's merely a stepping stone on a greater journey. Learn from it and move on, don't liken it to depression, which is for some, a day-to-day reality.

[tossmeaway]

This is my first throwaway so it seems I have no authority to partake in upvotes, but want to say thank you.

[tossmeaway]

Why was I down voted for my open heart experiences for those who are struggling with their dreams?

[logicallee]

I didn't downvote you, but it doesn't read very coherently. Maybe give more information.

[tossmeaway]

I apologize for the mind dump. It all has been very painful so I stuck to succinct sentences. What more do you request?

[gedrap]

Thanks for opening up, I can relate to marriage-to-stay-together situation. I honestly hope you are feeling better. I upvoted because I feel like more people should see it.

>>> Why was I down voted

Don't worry, probably just some kiddo from reddit :)

[tossmeaway]

Yea, it is kind of sad that the only person opening up is seemingly chastised, when the whole point of the article is such. Btw, my cofounder of my first 2 startups is entrepreneur of the year in certain states and programs(missed that one.)