I've been struggling with severe depression for the past couple of years now. My mother and sister struggle too and I am very close to them. I am kind of seen as the "wise owl" of the family and am often called for advice and venting. Because you also seem to be very close to your family and care about their feelings, Medesha, I would offer you some of the advice that I use for myself in dealing with loved ones. First off, I think it is important to just be an ear to those in pain. Just taking time to sit alone with them, be present, listen, and reflect is the kindest thing you could ever do for them. You'd be amazed how appreciative they might be, and how much you might learn about their situation. In doing this, though, it is important to to take two things into consideration. 1. Listening doesn't always involve giving advice. Although some advice can be good at times, at other times it can make the person your giving it to feel like they are being pushed to fix things and not heard. More importantly, it can make you feel pressured and obligated. It is all about empowerment, and simply listening can be really empowering to someone who is hurting. 2. Although it is very difficult, try your best to not let the feelings of your family make you feel sad or frustrated or obligated. As Thalia said, sometimes people just get sad, and that is o.k.. Just enjoy yourself, invite them in your activities, listen to them, and don't let the sadness get to you. Even though they may seem very sad, they may see spending time with you as something very important and helpful to them. Hope this helps.