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Ruth Mayer's avatar

Your writing is spare. elegant, and beautiful. I don't think I have ever been so close to the mindset of someone contemplating suicide and it is harrowing and windshield-clearing to read your story. I look forward to learning more from you and I am so glad you took those steps across the hall to your parents and into the hospital. So glad.

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Wilson Thrift's avatar

Crushing it once again, really powerful piece William!

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Melissa Hunter's avatar

I am so thankful you asked for help & are a living testimony for others. Thank God!

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Michele Goodwin's avatar

William, every word puts me in the room with you. Your writing and vulnerability, your strength and honesty - thank you for sharing yourself and your journey. Your posts will surround countless others with slippers of their own - a moment to pause and ask for help. So deeply grateful that you are here and that you turned to walk across the hallway to your parents’ room. ❤️

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gabriela gonzalez's avatar

this part is not talked about enough appreciate the ability to go into such detail

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mary Beth harris's avatar

William, thank you so much for being brave enough to share. I am learning so much from you! It must be a rough journey, but you are strong enough to get through it. Thank you again. 💕

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Minor (the older one)'s avatar

Powerful!

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Kitt OMalley's avatar

Like, Ruth, I'm awed by your writing. Both the message and the manner in which you convey it. Thank you.

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smith.kristin96@gmail.com's avatar

Powerful writing, William. Your courage in sharing is truly going to impact the lives of others.

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Jess's avatar

Your vulnerability is courageous and contagious 👊❤️

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Evan Hirsch's avatar

❤️

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Reese Harkleroad's avatar

William I am so proud of you. Words cannot express the feelings of love and respect I have for you. Although this story can be scary putting out sometimes, just know you are making a difference in so many people’s lives :)

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