The Reflection Of Andrew I Died Too Soon - 1459 Words

Reflection of Andrew You Died Too Soon Reading this novel made me a better person. If I were to say that I have thought of suicide often, prior to this novel, I would be lying. For as prevalent and serious of a construct as it is, one would think I would spend more time simply thinking about suicide. But fact is, I haven’t. The idea of suicide is frightening for me. Frightening to the extent that I was scared to think about it. But Andrew You Died Too Soon forced me to connect with my inner self on a deeper and more personal level regarding this topic. I am one of the lucky few to have not experienced suicide ideologies. Sure I have thought of what the world would be like if I were gone, or if I would be missed after my passing, but†¦show more content†¦When looking on find my friends (an app), her location was in a near parking lot. I have never been more frightened than in this moment. I thought she had taken her life and was laying hurt and alone in a campus parkin g lot, and I felt responsible. This idea may be a bit exaggerated, but when suffering from an illness as severe as depression, almost anything is possible. I felt full of guilt that I hadn’t done enough, hadn’t tried enough, and hadn’t been understanding enough. I learned from this experience the severity of depression and the delicacy that is life. Once we had heard from her the next morning, I was instantly relieved. Although I was felt a sense of closure with the situation, I was still curious towards how I could help my friend through this difficult time. We are often quick to judge those who may be experiencing depression or suicidal thoughts, especially when we know little about it and have no personal experiences to relate. I thought the best way for me to contribute to her health was to offer support, rather than offering advice or direction. Corrine suggests in the novel that â€Å"the load is lighter when shared, and such sharing is the essence of fri endship† when describing her experience of loss and the role that her friends played in her experience. This novel suggested to me that listening is often the best form of support to give to those both suffering and grieving,Show MoreRelatedAndrew Jackson s The Trail Of Tears1224 Words   |  5 Pagesfor the ride cause I am about to tell you about the one the only cheese eating, duel fighting, wife loving, cold hearted killer ANDREW JACKSON! Who is this man Andrew Jackson? Well you may have heard of him from his infamous role in the trail of tears. What is the trail of tears you may ask? 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