Those of you who have joined me in more recent times might not be aware that when I started this blog, just over thirteen years ago, I did so with the aim of sharing my experiences of depression, having been encouraged to do so by my counsellor when I was returning to work after many months away. He told me that what I was writing for him in the tasks he gave me was 'inspirational' and would help others, and it turned out that he was right.