The world is a sadder place today...a great man, one who appeared to have it all and more. To the human eye he did. But this is a great reminder that no matter how together someone seems to be or how great they have it, even the "life of the party" can be battling depression. Some scoff at depression..thinking..it's all in your head. But I can tell you that there is nothing more suffocating than depression. It doesn't matter how many times you are told you are loved, appreciated, adored, unless you believe it...it doesn't help fight the demons that depression brings. They say laughter is the best medicine.....but I suppose that is not always the case..what happens after the laughter has stopped. Laughter is not the best medicine if it is used as a distraction...as a mask to hide the pain.
Mr. Williams, I am sorry that you felt so alone. You gave us so much joy and delight...I'm sorry that we were not able to convince you of your greatness. Let us use this experience to help each other find and realize our worth. Let us be more alert to those in our lives that are hiding behind that smile.
"You'd be surprised what a smile can hide....RIP Mr. Williams"
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