tWitch
It is clear to me that this blog will be a culmination of what I am supposed to share from the past and the current events that happen on a day to day basis. The two are going to intermingle as things happen in life.
tWitch! Man he was a light to this world, to me. When I was able to catch an episode of Ellen there was never a time I would watch tWitch dance that it didn't make me smile. I will admit there were times I would get up and try to emulate what he was doing. I also watched him on So You Think You Can Dance. His movement, his smile, that light was something that just had me hooked. I am a fan!
I first thought it was a cruel joke when I heard he passed. I quickly learned it wasn't. My mind could not comprehend the WHY? He seemed to have it all. He was in front of us smiling, dancing and loving on his family. It just didn't make sense to me.
We all have heard the saying, be kind, you never know what people are going through. This could not have been more true. His death is a HUGE reminder to check on all of our friends. People can hide pain behind their smiles and laughter. It is hard to notice when there aren't visible signs. I can't imagine the pain he was going through to end his life. To feel that that was the only option. We have got to start being more vocal about how we feel about the people in our lives. We stand and gather at funerals to talk about how great the person was, tell them now! We need to continue to have discussions about mental health and erase the stigma of making people feel weak for needing mental health help. This life can be hard and we are all doing what we think we should be to get through. I want everyone to thrive, be happy and have the freedom to talk about it all, even the hard stuff. We need more than just getting by or through. If you are hurting, tell someone. You are worthy of a happy life!
To Allison and his kids, thank you for sharing him with the world! I pray for your peace and strength every single day.
Friends, Be BOLD in it all! Share when you are hurting.
Please visit 988lifeline.org if you need extra resources or are contemplating suicide.
The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress.
You did it!!
ReplyDeleteI love this post. I’ve only cried twice over a celebrity’s death, that was Nipsey Hussle and Kobe Bryant. When I heard of Twitch passing, I was numb. I was sad of course but I understood. Dealing with my own mental health issues for about 5 years now, I understand how he must of felt. People do not understand being in that place. That place is dark, it’s lonely, it’s the first moment of being so selfish and so about yourself that sometimes it’s too late to walk out of it. That man is human, that man was suffering, that man was so happy on the outside but so deeply hurt on the inside. I just wish he reconsidered some things and just went to a facility where he could get the help he needed. It’s called functioning major depressive disorder. I have this. I continue to get the help I need but we all need further understanding of mental health.
ReplyDeleteI am so happy you shared. You are right, people do not understand and I want to do better. We all need to do better and talk more about this. I am glad you are getting help and recognize that you need the help. I love you and your vulnerability. I am always a phone call away.
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