Kurt Cobain, 15 years later.

Today marks the 15th anniversary of Kurt Cobain's suicide. I cannot believe it's been that long. I remember it so well. I can't believe it's been 15 years already. And he was 27 when he killed himself. That's younger than I am now, which just blows my mind. He seemed so much older at the time, but now it seems so young.....there's still so much I want to do, that I couldn't imagine my life being over. And he had a young daughter at the time - how could that not have given him pause? But, clinical depression is a scary thing, and he was using heroin, which just messes everything up, too. 

As cliched as it sounds, suicide is really a permanent solution to a temporary problem. No matter how bad things get, people care if you live. It may not feel that way, but it's true. And long after you're gone, people will still hurt because you're not there. 

If you ever find yourself in a hopeless situation, please talk to someone, anyone - a random anonymous caller on a helpline, or your pet, or just go be around people and have a cup of coffee. Reach out to a therapist, be open to medication if needed - depression is an illness, just like diabetes. There is no shame in being treated for it. 

National Hopeline Network 1-800-SUICIDE www.hopeline.com

S.A.F.E. Alternatives (Self Abuse Finally Ends) 1-800-dontcut  www.selfinjury.com

RAINN (Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network 1-800-656-HOPE www.rainn.org