Lionsden
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I just watched an interview by Steffi about how she has suffered from depression for most of her life. She said Marcus (she only refers to him as her ex-partner) noticed as early as 2016 that she displayed symptoms of a depression (e.g. crying all night) and recommended she get it checked out. By 2018, he was helping her handle outside contacts, like customers and management, when she was unable to function. She said it took a great toll on the relationship, there was a lot of dependence and she is grateful for everything he did for her. She tried to get a therapist but was unable to find one quickly. She ended up speaking to a clinical therapist who recommended hospitalization but she opted for anti-depressants instead. Her depression lasted for four whole years and she is still dealing with it today. She doesn't mention the breakup but I think we can assume that her illness had a lot to do with the deterioration of the relationship. This makes it easier to understand that Steffi and Marcus may have split because of the pressures of their circumstances and not from falling out of love with one another.