I have chronic depression, have very low self worth, feel like I give to others, but they do not care about me. I have been told I need to love myself before others will love me. I divorced my children's father 18 years ago, because I could not raise them in the abusive relationship we were in. He critisized and disrespecting me so much...my children have little respect for me now. This hurts so deep, that they can be so critical of a mother that has built her entire life around her children. I try to be their biggest fan. I was undermined by their father every chance he could. My children are now 22 and 20. Out of guilt I probably do too much for them, I have made mistakes. They have seen me struggle through this illness, with their father used the illness against me. I want to be better for myself, so I can be better for them. I love them so much. God blessed me with these 2 awesome children, I pray that He help me love myself more and encourage them by overcoming the difficulties I have faced.