Did Mary Lincoln need committal?

[Liz Rosenthal]

(04-14-2014 09:29 AM)Eva Elisabeth Wrote:  

(04-13-2014 09:46 PM)LincolnToddFan Wrote:  I don't believe she ever had another day of true happiness after April 14 1865.

She still had Tad till 1871. He was a lively, positive, energetic character, and she loved and took pride in him - don't you think as long as Tad lived she also experienced happy moments with and due to him? And - what is a day of true happiness? IMO happiness is predominantly to be found in the "little" everyday delights - like a blackbird singing from a rooftop in the golden setting sun of a quiet, peaceful evening. She travelled Europe, and sure travelling, the impressions of all the different landscapes and sights, distracted her at times and provided such touching moments.

Eva: You're right that, for many people, the "little" things in life provide happiness. However, for someone with chronic depression, the "little" things would not make a difference. Things that should provide feelings of happiness will not have that effect in a chronically depressed person.