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To the World About My Depression

An open letter on how to handle me.

Alexandra Marable
Sep 11, 2016
Illinois State University
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To the World About My Depression

Dear World,

You may not see me. If you do, you will see that I am smiling, but I'm sure you don't realize that I'm faking. Behind that smile is years of hurting, nights of tears, many broken hearts, and a few shattered dreams. So many things that I have tried to hide. Of course I'm stronger now, but I will always have a weak side and once it is triggered, expect there to be a waterfall.

You may not hear me. I doubt you are listening. I doubt you are hearing my cries for help. I don't think you can hear my world crumbling around me while I scramble to pick up the pieces. You don't hear me because I am alone in this crumbling world. You don't hear me screaming for someone to save me because I keep it hidden. But sometimes those screams break free and I just want someone to listen.

You may not understand me. I know you don't feel the same as I do, so please don't say that you know where I'm coming from. Please don't pretend that you have the slightest idea as to how my brain functions.You were not built the same way I was. I would love to teach you about me but I fear being judged for how I was made. I would love to help you understand who I am but that will take time, so please me patient with me.

You may not know how to handle me. All I can say here is, "Please Handle with Care," because I am indeed fragile. I've spent years building myself up through all the things life has thrown at me and I am stronger because of that. But sometimes I take on too much and that causes some breaks in my strong outer shell. So please just care for me and help me build myself up.

All I ask is that you see me when I'm hurting, listen to me when I need help, try to understand me, and handle me with care. Do not get frustrated, just please be patient. It is a learning process for us all. Just hold me when I'm sad and don't poke fun at my tears. Love me through each and every moment and emotion. Don't treat me like I am a strange creature but rather a person who is struggling. It is not much to ask but I just want you to do these things.

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