Comments on: Giveaway: It Sucked and then I Cried

By: Renee

Renee — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 08:08:01 +0000

You are very awesome for giving away a copy of the book. I was hoping to go to the signing at King’s English when she comes back to Salt Lake, but (since no job still) can’t afford to buy the book to get one signed.

By: Anna

Anna — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 13:33:40 +0000

Stu, I think that you, Ben and my dad are the only three boys that really comment. I know there are more out there that read but I think they get kinda scared to comment with all the GIRL POWER around.

And YES! BBQ! Sounds good to me! I miss the old ‘hood.

By: Stoobiedoo

Stoobiedoo — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 05:22:21 +0000

Hmm, am I the only guy that follows your blog? Anyway, I’ve often wondered if I was depressed, but it’s never been so bad that I wanted to try medication or therapy, although friends and sig others recommended it. Hope your ankle heals up quickly and you and Ben can come by for a Bbq sometime soon.

By: Caity

Caity — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 02:17:06 +0000

First of all, I think it’s great that you’re doing a contest like this. Spam free and just really generous. I love you.

Secondly, I’ve been a stalker… umm… I mean anonymous reader… of Dooce for quite a while now. I really have gotten a lot from her blogs and I love her writing.

I have suffered from depression for most of my life. I don’t know if I really should put all my hardships in a comment but I am sure that you are at least aware of some of the struggles I’ve been through.

So this is me totally entering the contest. <3

By: Ang

Ang — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 00:40:21 +0000

Holy goodness! I’m so jealous that you got to meet her. Very cool! Nice giveaway, too

By: Sarah

Sarah — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 21:49:18 +0000

She was on Oprah today! They were talking about moms and how everyone struggles behind their smiles.

By: Chanel

Chanel — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 20:31:05 +0000

I CANT BELIEVE YOU MET HEATHER ARMSTRONG.

(jealous jealous jealous!)

I would love to win the book – but, since I’ve never suffered from serious depression, I think someone who has would probably be more deserving of the book. Either way, awesome giveaway!

By: Cori

Cori — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 19:45:55 +0000

I’ve heard so much about dooce (I think I even saw her on The Today Show), but like Dez I’ve never actually looked into her. I’m so happy she was able to help you with your depression.

For most of my life I was so ashamed of the fact that I wasn’t always happy. I should have been grateful for what I did have, I should feel guilty for not being happy because it could be so much worse. I tried to hide all of it, forced myself to smile and act cheery and over exert myself so everyone would think I was “normal”. I’ve finally learned to just accept that my mild depression is apart of me, and that I have no reason to be ashamed of the fact that I am one of millions affected by the disease. I am grateful for all I have, including the fact that I am not wrestling with more serious issue depression issues. If I’m not feeling particularly well one day, I let the people around me know and they are far more understanding than I ever could have hoped for.

By: Jacklyn

Jacklyn — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 20:05:56 +0000

I am very jealous. I wish I lived in a more cultured/popular city.
I went to fine her book at Borders. They were all out. The clerk I ask said she has just sold the last copy an hour ago and would have any in until next week. I reserved a copy.

By: Kristen

Kristen — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 10:38:50 +0000

I’m not dead!

I thought the give away was supposed to be a knit hat? I WANTED A HIPPIE KNIT HAT! But the book sounds neat, too.

I should update my ravelry account, I think, so i can foist my yarn creations upon you.

This is why I shouldn’t still be awake at 3:38 am.