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"Cowardly, Selfish" [View all] TygrBright Aug 2014 OP
I agree PowerToThePeople Aug 2014 #1
Well said el_bryanto Aug 2014 #2
That's actually quite a LOT-- "listen and offer what support is requested." TygrBright Aug 2014 #33
This is a remarkably brave and beautiful post. Thank you, Bright. Luminous Animal Aug 2014 #3
Yes, it was. smirkymonkey Aug 2014 #52
Thank You! GitRDun Aug 2014 #4
you are an incredibly courageous and beautiful soul. there are no words niyad Aug 2014 #5
Thank you get the red out Aug 2014 #6
Well said! I wish the English language had a different term for clinical depression - hedgehog Aug 2014 #7
Thank you, thank you! Allie's 2-part blog post is amazing. TygrBright Aug 2014 #34
Thank you for writing that. LisaLynne Aug 2014 #8
The Jerkbrain ellaydubya Aug 2014 #9
DURec X 1000 bvar22 Aug 2014 #10
Thank you. Yes, we DO connect. TygrBright Aug 2014 #36
Honored to K&R this beautiful post. bullwinkle428 Aug 2014 #11
That is the most enlightenig insight to come out of this tragedy so far. world wide wally Aug 2014 #12
A humble thank you locks Aug 2014 #13
Shep Smith apologized on Tuesday for calling Robin Williams "cowardly" on air. amuse bouche Aug 2014 #14
This +1000 ^^^^^! n/t ColesCountyDem Aug 2014 #15
excellent OP, thanks from a fellow sufferer nt steve2470 Aug 2014 #16
See, this is why we have to dig WAY deeper than just some trite surface dismissal. calimary Aug 2014 #17
Yes! That's an excellent thread, and the Rude One totally gets it. TygrBright Aug 2014 #37
If you have never onecaliberal Aug 2014 #18
Thank you Tribalceltic Aug 2014 #19
Utterly fantastic post (nt) jeff47 Aug 2014 #20
excellent MFM008 Aug 2014 #21
Very well said. Thank you for posting. LoisB Aug 2014 #22
Thank you for the discussion mnhtnbb Aug 2014 #23
That is very insightful. TygrBright Aug 2014 #39
I wish I could express this stuff BlancheSplanchnik Aug 2014 #24
Sounding whiney and pathetic goes with the territory. TygrBright Aug 2014 #40
thanks Bright, BlancheSplanchnik Aug 2014 #42
so poignant and honest. and also... Stuart G Aug 2014 #25
K/R Jack Rabbit Aug 2014 #26
K/R 100X albino65 Aug 2014 #27
Thank you for those words. Paka Aug 2014 #28
I used to believe just that... Dr Hobbitstein Aug 2014 #29
Your post is eloquent, TygrBright. freedom fighter jh Aug 2014 #30
Thank you, TygrBright. nt Granny M Aug 2014 #31
Well done ! Thanks for the post. russspeakeasy Aug 2014 #32
Incredible post! ybbor Aug 2014 #35
One aspect of the Program that keeps me alive is helping others who share this pain. TygrBright Aug 2014 #41
No Thank You! ybbor Aug 2014 #44
+ 10000 --I understand and have heaven05 Aug 2014 #38
Could be worse.... Spitfire of ATJ Aug 2014 #43
Thank you, Bright, for what must have been a difficult thing to do. Ferretherder Aug 2014 #45
Thank you, Ferretherder! It's been an amazing ride so far, hasn't it? TygrBright Aug 2014 #47
Truth be told, my friend, I sometimes find it hard to recognize... Ferretherder Aug 2014 #68
Thank you... ms liberty Aug 2014 #46
This message was self-deleted by its author EEO Aug 2014 #48
{{{EEO}}} may your life be much easier, sweeter, and pain free. veness Aug 2014 #70
Emotional pain is just as real TNNurse Aug 2014 #49
I am so tired of hearing "healthcare professionals" and those who work alongside them rustydog Aug 2014 #50
I can't imagine calling suicide selfish or cowardly bhikkhu Aug 2014 #51
so many things I could say, but mostly I say Thank You rurallib Aug 2014 #53
Remarkable post Iwillnevergiveup Aug 2014 #54
Bright, this is so poignant... everything you posted is true... depression hurts and it secondwind Aug 2014 #55
YES ocd liberal Aug 2014 #56
If there is anything good about this event, it's the general care with which it's been reported - hedgehog Aug 2014 #57
they would be so much better off without me. mopinko Aug 2014 #58
One of the most compelling posts I've read here on DU. navarth Aug 2014 #59
I agree "Cowardly, Selfish" is nonsense and horrible way to express what went on. cleduc Aug 2014 #60
This is the letter I wrote to my bipolar niece (name changed for obvious reasons): chervilant Aug 2014 #72
That was a real nice letter cleduc Aug 2014 #76
I was thinking about this quote from my post above: cleduc Aug 2014 #81
I didn't understand depression chervilant Aug 2014 #82
That was a very moving reply cleduc Aug 2014 #85
This is a beautiful letter, thank you for sharing it with us. TygrBright Aug 2014 #79
I am in awe of your OP, TygrBright! chervilant Aug 2014 #83
You are welcome to post it on FB. TygrBright Aug 2014 #84
One of the best pieces I've ever read on the subject. Congratulations. IrishAyes Aug 2014 #61
This is so true dvg Aug 2014 #62
Beautiful. Thank you. liberalmuse Aug 2014 #63
Thank you, Bright ReRe Aug 2014 #64
It is not selfish or cowardly. In fact, most of those calling Live and Learn Aug 2014 #65
Wonderful post. LeftishBrit Aug 2014 #66
Thank you for this. CallMeKat Aug 2014 #67
Well put! peace13 Aug 2014 #69
A very dear young friend VA_Jill Aug 2014 #71
As long as their have been people, people have been tortured to death. Orsino Aug 2014 #73
Thank you TygrBright! BobbyBoring Aug 2014 #74
I had someone tell me that depressed people are selfish and self absorbed. deafskeptic Aug 2014 #75
Yep. Drowning people have very little interest in others' problems, too. n/t TygrBright Aug 2014 #80
very powerful hibbing Aug 2014 #77
Thank you Tyger passiveporcupine Aug 2014 #78
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