Topic: depression
"When we come together for this sort of conversation, when we choose to be vulnerable with our stories and to invest in the stories of other people, we have the power to see lives change and people stay alive."
"The bad news: I am sick. I have cancer, and I am dealing with depression. The good news: I’m not going through either one alone."
"Don't forget: You do not have to find your way out of this darkness alone."
"So what I want to say to you, knowing what I know now, is this: Don't allow others to judge how you heal."
"If you start to feel like you’re trapped in depression’s current, keep an eye on the shore."
"I hope you let these past three months change you. I hope you take all of these memories, lessons, and stories with you to the next chapters of your story."
"You aren't wasting time. You aren't being a burden. You aren't taking away resources from people who 'need it more.'"
"In keeping these pieces hidden, I feel like I would be endorsing the view that mental illness is something to be ashamed of and it’s just not."
"Needing help is nothing to be ashamed of and getting that help is a cause for celebration."
"Here’s what else I’ve learned since I started telling people about my mental illness: They can surprise you."
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