Quoth he:-
I can’t help but wonder if we are promoting a terrible side-effect: the idea among those in the grips of depression’s falsehoods and deceit that the world will celebrate you in death more than they appreciated you in life. That is, people will only love you after you are gone.
THIS IS BULLSHIT.
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And here’s Cracked.com’s thoughts on what I tend to say myself:- “Those who laugh the loudest, cry the hardest.”
Robin Williams’ death stumped me, writing-wise, for the day. I watched the 11 o’ clock news report and almost teared up.
That’s when I realised it had affected me more than I thought.
And it’s because of what Matt Moore says.
Thanks for sharing. I’m heartened to know my late-night post has people thinking, talking and sharing openly about suicide and depression. I honestly had no idea it would resonate with others; it was something I just needed to express.