Mental illness in certain parts of the world is recognized, diagnosed and treated as any other ailment we experience concerning our body. However, there are many places where depression and its counterparts are looked down upon. People are embarrassed, ashamed, and somehow made to feel like outcasts. Those suffering from depression are considered feeble-minded and are often told 'to snap out of it' as though it was something that they were in control of the whole time.
Most people, at some point in life, have felt overwhelmed by the crap that goes on daily, and it's okay to seek help and confess that you are hurting, confused, overwhelmed, anxious, stressed out, exhausted and want to cry.
It takes darkness to appreciate the light. The people who have experienced that dark abyss and come out to the bright sky smiling know and enjoy life in a whole new way. They are thankful for the time they have been given, are more productive, and value themselves more.
In Japanese culture, a concept known as Wabi-Sabi shows us the beauty in imperfect, flawed and incomplete things. Value is placed on the cracks and imperfections of pottery and other items; the damage and flaws teach us to appreciate the beauty of something imperfect, just like us.
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#I'm Not Sorry
ChickLitThese are a series of short essays on topics ranging from gender equality, education, self-love and various other aspects that have a direct impact on our daily lives. This book, as the title suggest, is about being true to yourself and others, whil...
