Neil, thank you for sharing the full story - to one of the most important cultural stories of our generation - with us here to read and learn from. I for one I'm so grateful and I know many others are as well.
That being said, despite being appreciative I just couldn't focus on the writing aspect I have to confess... But rather my mind kept focusing on the depression and addiction aspect.
What could've been done? Do we need better therapies? Are rehabs for everyone? Why do we fail to see how grave is the pain for certain people?
I'm sure I will read this a second time to appreciate it more, I know that. But for now thank you for sharing this impressive story with us.
People need to learn how to deal with people with these kinds of thoughts. But, sadly, we also need to accept that if someone is determined to end their life, they will and there’s nothing we can do to stop it.