Lauren Sabotta

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So, I usually never hit you guys with TV show reviews but I'm home sick and finishing up the limited series on Netflix "Maid" and all I can say is wow. I'm absolutely floored. I have never seen a more accurate portrayal of depression and getting lost mentally done in such a beautiful and artistic manner. ⚠️*Trigger warning*⚠️ This show can be a trigger for people who have been exposed to or a victim of DV (domestic violence) Never in my entire life have I seen a more accurate explanation on what it's like to be mentally lost, depressed, and losing oneself. By episode 8 and 9 of "Maid" you literally watch the main character sink into her sofa as she becomes one with the couch and gets lost in her metaphorical mental woods, falling into a dark hole. But what got me, was when she finally comes out of her dark hole and exits the woods (* the woods being her depression and feeling of loss). For me, this was a very moving piece regardless of it being a TV show, it gave me something I'd never had. A feeling of understanding and not being alone. A way to express where I've gone mentally on so many occasions but could never explain. If you're a survivor of DV, like I am, you are not alone. Watching this gave something to me, it might do the same for you or provide you with understanding for someone you may know, love, or care for. It can provide insight on what it's like to be depressed for people who might have never experienced or been able to express what it feels like. I had to share this because I know I can't be the only one to appreciate the amount of understanding, care, and art into that went into this limited series. Granted, poetry has been able to express but never show what this limited series was able to bring to life IMO.