The simplest, most elegant solution a problem that is beyond obvious and beyond solving any other way. And so suddenly, your life becomes about managing this constant, evergreen impulse. I cannot explain what it means to go through 60% of a given day fighting the very thought.
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3. If you do want to help out with someone who you know is struggling or you suspect is struggling, reach out in the most casual ways. Say you should get lunch, get them to put something on the calendar. Just fill with normalcy.
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And give the space to talk if they want to. You don't need to be a superhero, or a therapist, or even a BFF, just be yourself, and invite them into the world you share. It's not only all you can do, its more than you can imagine.
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And lastly, what's funny is that as I write all this, I'm realizing the last gift that Tony has given me, which is finally giving me the courage to talk about this subject so nakedly, honestly, and purposefully... Ha. That fucking bastard.
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Note: I ended up having to not only write about this, but Bourdain too. Column submitted and going up soon.
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So, I had to expand on these thoughts and write about Tony's impact too...http://observer.com/2018/06/anthony-bourdain-suicide-and-grace/ …
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To the people who really get all this, none of you are alone. You are understood.
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Holy Hell! I don't know if it's my minor Aspergers or what, but that joke would never cross my mind if placed in that situation. Glad you've got someone who gets you like that and can be there.
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I've been dealing with it on and off for 6 years (had a very recent flair up) and I talked to a professional about how things are going this time and she quipped "Well, whatever doesn't kill you obviously made you stronger" and like, morbid but very fucking hilariously true
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