I've encountered news of 2 suicides this week.
One was a friend's niece, aged 23.
The other was an old high school buddy.
I've suffered through 2 major bouts of depression in my life.
The first was in my late teens. It grew severe and lasted years.
The second was later on and was largely work related.
In my teens I was becoming reckless and uncaring and was lucky I didn't become a statistic.
I never considered ending my life, but I can understand how truly dark things can get.
I think on all the good stuff that has happened for me since those times, and all that is to come.
I think about the good that I have done, and will continue to do. I think about all the people I love.
I think about how my ever-growing understanding of myself (and the world) has given me great peace of mind and happiness.
So if you ever find yourself in a very dark state, remember that you will get through it.
Don't miss out on the joy and peace and adventure that is coming your way. Don't give in.
It is a fight worth fighting, Brother, for yourself and for others. Believe it.
One was a friend's niece, aged 23.
The other was an old high school buddy.
I've suffered through 2 major bouts of depression in my life.
The first was in my late teens. It grew severe and lasted years.
The second was later on and was largely work related.
In my teens I was becoming reckless and uncaring and was lucky I didn't become a statistic.
I never considered ending my life, but I can understand how truly dark things can get.
I think on all the good stuff that has happened for me since those times, and all that is to come.
I think about the good that I have done, and will continue to do. I think about all the people I love.
I think about how my ever-growing understanding of myself (and the world) has given me great peace of mind and happiness.
So if you ever find yourself in a very dark state, remember that you will get through it.
Don't miss out on the joy and peace and adventure that is coming your way. Don't give in.
It is a fight worth fighting, Brother, for yourself and for others. Believe it.