Everybody or almost everyone reading this piece, is guilty of what you're about to read.
It's funny how we blame depression for taking the lives of our loved ones.
But, we forget to blame ourselves for not paying attention to their silent battles.
Our loved ones fought issues secretly in the open.
These battles defeated them.
You and myself, claim to be friends with the deceased.
But it might surprise us all, that we had a part to play in the demise of that friend.
Whom died a depressed death.
If only depression had a mind of its own.
If only depression had a mouth of its own.
So we all can listen to the blames and accusation depression will lay on us.
We innocently accuse depression for the wrongs we've done.
Just because depression is made mute..
If only depression could talk.
It would have reached out to all of us. giving us caution about the silent treatment that Funmi, Amanda or Esther was going through .
But in the end depression is still to blame for our wrong doings.
Let's learn to take responsibility for hurting people.
That's how we can truly be sorry for sending people out of this universe into the other world.
One way to curb depression is to be sensitive, observant and show love to others by reaching out with our ears.
Say no to depression by showing love to the person next to you.
Depression is not written on the forehead.