If youve been on Facebook in the last 24 hours, youve likely been bombarded with everyones thoughts about the tragedy of what happened with Robin Williams suicide yesterday. Here is what #GirlsGoneStrong Co-Founder Molly Galbraith had to say about it: Many people feel devastated, as if they lost someone close to them, while others feel outraged at the attention his death has received when so many nameless/faceless people die every day and it seems as if no one cares. I can understand both sides of the argument. And I do think its human nature to become a bit numb to the everyday tragedies to which we are exposed -- from war to cancer to homicide to suicide -- there are people, REAL people, with names and faces and families and friends and stories dying every day from these tragic causes, and truly taking time to recognize what that means is too much for some people to bear. I think its natural to feel a bit shaken when a beloved icon like Williams passes away so suddenly, and in such devastating way. The public reaction simply goes to show what kind of an impact that one kind, generous, thoughtful, and funny man can have on the world. To me, two of the biggest lessons that we must take from his death are: 1. You NEVER know what someone else is dealing with, and we could all stand to be a little kinder to one another. 2. Mental illness is REAL, and help is NECESSARY. Im not a mental health professional, and thus far Ive never been diagnosed with mental illness, but having spent the last 6-7 years in therapy, I know a bit about how dramatically it can change someones life, and I am aware of the stigma attached to getting help. SERIOUSLY, PEOPLE. DROP THE STIGMA. IT STARTS WITH YOU! It starts with YOU getting help. It starts with YOU talking about how therapy has been helpful to you. It starts with YOU encouraging a friend to go see someone, and not judging them for it. It starts with YOU talking openly about your struggles and removing the embarrassment and shame that weve been taught should go hand-in-hand with any kind of mental illness/therapy/etc. It starts with YOU being supportive of people you love getting help. It starts with YOU. ************************************************************************************** Heres the number for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: call 1-800-273-8255
Posted on: Wed, 13 Aug 2014 02:02:48 +0000
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