I CARE

[Librarylibra]

I found out last night that a friend of mine lost her fight with depression a couple days ago. She was young, smart, funny, quirky, adored, beautiful, and completely struggling internally. I wish I would’ve known how bad it had gotten.

We met a few years ago in an art history class, we bonded quickly, especially over our experiences with depression and anxiety. We tried new things, laughed uncontrollably, met new people, experienced life. We also would have moments of serious dialogue plagued with traumas, harsh realities, broken expectations, tears, and some nights, share our fantasies of death. I always keep the idea that death is there if I chose it, I acknowledge it’s a way to escape, I will even flirt with the idea of it sometimes, however, I can always seem to get through the day/night, push through, but she couldn’t. She couldn’t see that everything passes, good and bad, she couldn’t take the extremes any longer. I am sad for her. I am sad for all of those that lost their fights with depression. I am sad for those of us that almost lost. I’m sad we have to be in this fight to begin with. It’s so important to know you’re not alone. Its important to know people do care, no matter how close you are with them or what your mind tells you. I CARE.

[Red50]

So sorry to hear about your friend. This is how I’m feeling right now rock bottom 😢 Kalsoom

[9everton]

So sorry for the sad loss of your friend Keep safe and strong I CARE xx

[Mumma_h]

So so sorry for your Loss. Incredibly sad! She sounds just gorgeous . I unfortunately understand the depths that depression can go to too. I care too x

[optimuscoolbeans]

I am sad for you to loose someone close. Don’t know what else to say.

[Helpisneededthx]

Sorry about your friend. We all care too.

[CaptainOfMyShip]

I am sorry for your loss. She was a bright spirit. My heart goes out to you right now. You are a soldier for not entertaining the thought of death too. I care too.

[Hidden]

I'm very sorry for your terribly sad news. I have lost four people to suicide and it's heartbreaking. I hope you have people around you to get through this. I planted a tree for my loved ones and every time I wayer it , I say hello to them. At Christmas I put decorations on it for them . keep your friend in your thoughts and they will always be in your heart, I was told this and it helped. I wish you well x

[sunandbutterfly]

So sorry for your loss. Like your friend, one of my cousins lost his battle with depression several years ago. Let me know if some of my experience could be helpful for you. I found that watching the movie To Save a Life was helpful for me, but I realize that it may be triggering for others. Also, we have remembered my cousin by having his picture at weddings and such. Here are some additional resources that you may find to be helpful:bit.ly/2FAv5Ww

[Hidden]

Sorry you lost your friend that you shared your heart soul with it’s a bonding thing to love someone at your darkest times to lean on them lean on you. If only more people would simply say I care and try to help and realize it’s a fight. We here I believe all will because we know. I care too .. if only others wouldn’t judge yell they’d care too I care that’s a good movement!! Is it one like Me too??

[Michdau1]

I CARE XXX I'm sure you brought so much joy and light into your friends life and she would have had relief and comfort from that. I don't believe in God but I believe your friend is now the best version of herself and will be at peace ❤️ thinking of you xxx