That moment when I'm quiet and reticent and say that i don't want to be around anyone, especially you?
That is the precise moment when you should not leave me alone.
When i ask you to leave, stay. When i say I'm not hungry, make sure there's food in the kitchen. When i say I'm not sleepy, dim the lights and don't leave the room. Pat me gently if I'll let you.
We are all children, living in a country of djinns.
You and I, we live in the same city, but in 2 different worlds. My side is like the dark side of the mountain, and yours, the sunny side. We cannot understand each other. We miss the smallest cues, the biggest signals . The guides to Depression are confusing. That's why i make it simple and easy. I come to your side of the mountain sometimes- sunny and bright and all that. I've seen your village. You've seen mine. Like a badly made film, it's always gray in here.
That is the precise moment when you should not leave me alone.
When i ask you to leave, stay. When i say I'm not hungry, make sure there's food in the kitchen. When i say I'm not sleepy, dim the lights and don't leave the room. Pat me gently if I'll let you.
We are all children, living in a country of djinns.
You and I, we live in the same city, but in 2 different worlds. My side is like the dark side of the mountain, and yours, the sunny side. We cannot understand each other. We miss the smallest cues, the biggest signals . The guides to Depression are confusing. That's why i make it simple and easy. I come to your side of the mountain sometimes- sunny and bright and all that. I've seen your village. You've seen mine. Like a badly made film, it's always gray in here.
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One is never safe. But you are loved and you matter. Do take care and believe in yourself.
Hey Z: Messaged you. Thank you!
Beautifully written and shared. I hope depression doesn’t dwell in you for long periods and doesn’t overtake your daily life. I admire you, hdwk. I want you to thrive. (Ps I do understand the grey darkness too)
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kj
what a nice writeup...
Very nice
Hey kj: Thank you for those beautiful, powerful words! Yes, intermittent, and one day at a time. It is important to remember that the mountain has 2 sides. :) I go to yours and Z's blog for inspiration and the infectious positivity that you bring to the world.
Hi padmamansa: Thank you!
Onkar sir: Thank you!
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