DenaDec 16, 2022
John Pavlovitz

Those of us who live with chronic depression are never surprised when someone outwardly filled with light leaves prematurely.

We know there is often zero correlation between a person's outward expression and their internal condition.

We all understand the performance.

https://johnpavlovitz.com/2022/12/15/the-mask-of-mental-illness/

The Mask of Mental Illness

Universally beloved dancer, actor, DJ, and executive producer Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss died by suicide at the age of 40. In the wake of his passing, millions of people have expressed the shock of seeing a human being so outwardly radiant succumbing to such internal sadness. Those of us who live with chronic depression are never… Continue Reading The Mask of Mental Illness

john pavlovitz
Dec 15, 2022 at 3:04pmWeb
Show threadMaksi Sanctum, CNA, BSPH/cDec 15, 2022
@johnpavlovitz Often those who seem the happiest are the best at hiding their inner turmoil…
Show threadJeanne ApelsethDec 16, 2022
@johnpavlovitz Glad to find you here!
Show threadIdyssDec 17, 2022
Thanks for this, John.
I know how utterly, despairingly troubling the holiday season can be to folks who are struggling.
🙏 You are a light unto the world.