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I started seeing the art of taking one’s life in a very attractive light, right before Christmas, at the age of 11.

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No matter how much society has claimed to be enlightened, people still don’t understand what it is to be depressed, suicidal, anxious, or mentally ill.

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Could there be a possibility they’re hopeFUL? Could there be a possibility they feel close to God? Could there be a possibility they feel BLESSED and COURAGEOUS?

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You don’t want it. You think you do, but you don’t.

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Have you ever read the symptoms of depression? It’s something I don’t think many people like to do, even when they have a friend or loved one struggling with depression. I, however, read about the symptoms quite often.

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Some days I feel out of control. Some days I sit and cry for a long time. Some days I feel great and I’m happier than ever. There are many times when I don’t know if I’ll get through the day without hurting myself.

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The last thing I can remember is being downstairs, and getting called into the living room once again for the dreaded lecture.

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Given the manner with which the United States has waged war on the understanding and eradication of mental illness in favor of creating a lucrative prescription-dependent Prozac Nation, it’s not surprising that many of mine (and probably your) family members,…

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Who said death had to be this morbid. If you’re crying, please stop. What if my death is a glorious celebration? Could you celebrate it for me?

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That day, I woke up to the sound of the rain. The tip of my nose was wet with splashes of rain drops from my windowsill.