There comes a time when all the smoke and mirrors in the world will clear. At that point, what’s left? What will you regret? Will you regret never reaching out to help someone in pain? Someone close who wanted you[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
As the artist for this, I feel quite sad to have to draw this. But somehow, it came into my consciousness and drew itself out. It was kind of ironic to me when George apologised for lying. To those who[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
I have been dealing with a piece of news that was hard to swallow. I lost a friend who had depression a week ago. He couldn’t fight on any longer. Much as he encouraged me to. I couldn’t attend his[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
What can you say to someone trying to work out their grief at losing someone close to suicide? Suicide is almost always a violent and sudden loss. What words would make things right? What words would take away the pain[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Try not to put your loved ones into that situation where they bear the guilt of better knowing if they could have done more to see the warning signs. Even if they are a contributing factor to your pain. It’s[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Time heals, or so the saying goes. I think it doesn’t ever really heal, especially if there’re regrets. And that’s why I need to post this story arc, even if it hurts me. Or even if it hurts you. Don’t[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
And there is the main reason for George to exist. I’m sure I’m only scratching the surface for those left behind by loved ones. But I felt this is really necessary. I’m sorry if this triggers anything sad for anyone.
Every single time my safety has been at risk, I’ve been in the grip of an episode. If it weren’t for the patient and thankless remonstrances of my loved ones, things may have turned out differently. If you have depression[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Depression is particularly tricky with this paradox. I call depression a fatal illness only because of this paradox. But it gets confusing. If you’ve ever met a friend who’s depressed and contemplating ending things, you’ll also know that somehow that[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
How many stories end this way? Where the lost are found and intervention is effective? Too few. But I’m not cruel enough to end Dave here, while I go on living. My doctor once told me that out of ten[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…