Symptoms of depression: tired all the time, headache or muscle pains, loss or change in appetite, sleep problems or insomnia.
It was my best friend, Cole's 35th birthday - well actually his birthday eve. His birthday was really the 31st of March 2001, and the day I'm describing was the 30th of March 2036. I bought him this flashy laptop that had "great built-in speakers and lots of space" the saleswoman told me. I wrapped the present with patience, precision and blue wrapping paper, I planned to drop the laptop off on Cole's doorstep and then hop on a plane to Sydney for a funeral (for my 'grandad' who I saw so little of that when I did see him, he'd get my sister and I mixed up, "Is that Alex or Asha?" He was a douche and kinda deserved to die.)
I couldn't put my finger on it but there was something significant about Cole's 35th birthday. It was at the back of my mind. On the end of my tongue.
When I did remember what was so important about Cole's 35th it was too late. He was out of reach.
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The Side Effects of Suicide
Teen FictionParts of this story are sadly true but obviously I've changed names and stuff. I also warn readers that there is cursing in this book and it might be triggering to some so read at your own risk. Also, there are very, very short chapters.
