How my snake helps with my depression-- anyone else have depression?

[Craiga 01453]

My dad died about a year ago in a very horrible way...My mom saw me sitting around and asked me if I wanted to get a pet to help me through my grief. I don't know if I have depression but I am often unhappy and I feel like I might have it. We were going to get a dog but I went to a Petsmart, saw the ball pythons, and asked to hold one. I liked them and knew that if we got a dog mom would be complaining and stuff and it might not work out. Before my dad died I had asked him for one and he said maybe if he got his own apartment. I kinda forgot about it because it didn't look like that would happen anytime soon. Anyways when I got home from a vacation that I was on I ordered my baby boy Sherman with the money dad left behind. Dad still got me that snake he said he might get me and I like thinking of it like that. I often wish he could meet Sherman. He calms me when I am nervous and when I'm sad he provides companionship. I love him. Snakes have become one of my favorite animals. I'm happy that they have helped you guys and I wish more people would see that they aren't horrible creatures.

Thank you so much for sharing this story. I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your father, my best wishes are being sent your way.

That is SUPER cool that you decided to purchase a new pet and your dad was able to buy your snake after all. I'm sure a part of your dad is living on through your snake and will live on for many years to come.

Again, thanks for sharing this story. You truly warmed my heart this morning. I wish you and Sherman all the best moving forward.