Tag Archives: Depression
Life in Pieces of Why?
Why is the question always “Why did they do it?” after some people hear that someone committed suicide? When I hear that someone committed suicide, I don’t ever ask why. I think, yeah, I completely understand. I know the pain … Continue reading
Life in Pieces of Then and Now
Thirty years ago, I experienced what is considered “major depression”. I have never researched the definition but I imagine that the accompanying suicide attempt played some role in the description of “major”. During that time, (12+ month span) my emotions … Continue reading
Melodies of My Life
What do I think when asked to write about the word Melody? The first thought that always comes to mind surrounds my suicide attempt in 1997. After leaving the hospital and starting my recovery, I decided that it was not … Continue reading