In the foreword to My Daughter Painted Me Back in Life, Abhishek Choudhary shares what he learned while standing beside his wife through depression. His words offer practical lessons for families.
Treat It as an Illness
He writes that he first thought time would heal everything, then realised it was an illness that the person suffering does not choose.
Seek Professional Help
He believed that medical help, patience, and love were needed, not blame. The family visited doctors, changed medicines, and met counsellors, sometimes returning hopeful and sometimes disappointed.
Do Not Say “Be Strong”
His message to other husbands is simple: please do not tell your wife to be strong. Sit beside her, listen to her, believe her, and help her seek professional support.
Walk Beside, Do Not Walk For
He notes that no one can fight depression on behalf of another person. We can hold a hand and walk beside them, but they have to take every step themselves.
These lessons are useful for any family member or friend who wants to help.
My Daughter Painted Me Back in Life by Seema Agrawal Choudhary is published by Pen and Paper Publication.
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