THE family of a missing woman from Sidcup have urged their "wonderful mum" to come home.
Kay Ziv was last seen at her home in Walton Road on May 1.
The 41-year-old mother of two girls, Yasmin, 6, and Maia, 4, suffers from depression and had been taking medication for her illness.
Kay's husband of 11 years, Alon Ziv, said that feelings of shame about her condition, may have prompted Kay to hide from everyone she knows.
The 39-year-old graphic designer said: "Kay is quite ashamed of her condition and she may be trying to hide from the world.
"She doesn't want to interact with the people she knows."
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He added: "Both Yasmin and Maia and myself love her and hope to see her come back.
"She is a wonderful mum and most of the time she is a fantastic person."
Kay is a qualified occupational therapist and worked for Bexley social services with elderly people for many years before retraining to work with children about nine months ago.
Mr Ziv said his wife has suffered from clinical depression before - but she has never disappeared - and usually makes a recovery after a few weeks.
He said: "Before she went missing she had been depressed for two weeks and had been in bed.
"Every few years she suffered from depression, but never as bad as this."
Kay enjoys walking with her family and their dog in Foots Cray meadow, but Mr Ziv thinks Kay - who originally comes from Exeter - may have gone further a field to hide.
Mr Ziv said: "It looks like she left on impulse. She left her phone and her passport.
"She may have two bank cards with her. We know she withdrew £30 on the first day but she hasn't used them since.
"She doesn't want to be found. She may be hidden somewhere. Perhaps she has found a hostel or a commune or she is sleeping rough in doorway.
"Her state of mind is completely detached from the people she knows - she may have gone to an extreme to hide."
Kay's only surviving family - who live in Southampton - have not seen or heard from her.
Mrs Ziv is 5ft 5in tall, with shoulder length brown hair and blue eyes.
When last seen she was wearing a black top and blue jeans.
Anyone with information about Mrs Ziv's whereabouts, or anyone who has seen her since May 1 should call Bexley police on 0208 284 9135, or Missing Persons on 0500 700 700.
i have suffered from clinical depression on and for 14 years I know just how it feels, It helps me to know i have the support of my family during these times, i pray that she is found and comes home very soon, things do always get better.
i have suffered from clinical depression on and for 14 years I know just how it feels, It helps me to know i have the support of my family during these times, i pray that she is found and comes home very soon, things do always get better.
Posted by: Alex & John, London on 2:21pm Mon 12 May 08
I pray she comes home safe, soon. Kay always helps people so in helping someone I am sure she will be noticed soon. Love to all - keep yer chin up Alon.
I pray she comes home safe, soon. Kay always helps people so in helping someone I am sure she will be noticed soon. Love to all - keep yer chin up Alon.
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