Last Monday night while I was waiting inline outside of the Venue in Fargo before the Sevendust concert, I heard the news that comedian Robin Williams had passed away. At first, it seemed like just a rumor but as the minutes went by, more and more sources were confirming that he had taken his own life.
I was saddened, because I remembered enjoying his off-the-wall antics on the sitcom "Mork and Mindy," not knowing at the time that Williams was in the throes of drug addiction. I also remembered begging my mom to take me to see Wiliams in the live-action Popeye movie in 1980.
As the years went on, I grew to enjoy Robin's comedic and dramatic movie roles. He seemed like such a jovial, happy person that it was devastating to learn that he was going through depression in his final days.
If anything, Robin's tragic loss brought depression to the forefront of America's media. It's just as real an illness as cancer, heart disease, or any addiction. We all go through periods of depression or unhappiness, but how we deal with it and the help we get from others always varies.
If you know someone's who's been going through a hard time or you think may be suffering from depression, don't hesitate to help them or get them referred to a qualified professional. You never know when you might be saving a life!
Well, that's all for now, my friends - until next time, have a great week, everyone!
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