12 Thoughts On Depression

Some of this might work for you, and some of it won’t. There will be a variety of tones and arguments, because depression and fear and desperation all take different hues and shades.

Solo Act

I was the class clown because I wanted you to like me. You don’t have to, but I hope you appreciate, at least, the intention behind it.

Being Bad To Girls

This is not a boast of how I kissed a girl, or an exploration of what it means to not text a girl you should’ve. But I hope this sheds some light on why guys — good guys, normal guys, allegedly nice guys — can be so bad.

The Value Of Good People

Alden makes extra Indian food, Claire is always there to listen, and Russell lets you play on all his video-game accounts even though he takes them pretty seriously and you’re kind of awful.