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What Can'T Be Seen Is Never Understood By Us

Some of us know how to hide an indiscernible affliction well... until it shows on the outside and every secret is known; I've met quite a few people who cry and despair when everybody else departs and disappears into the obscure night. Impaired individual learn skills to cross the street with the help of a dog; others trust their walking cane or ask for help only when it seems too hard to do... mentally afflicted people should do the same. What can't be seen is never understood by us; many are ashamed to reach out or talk to someone, who is able to alleviate their desperation even with a touch. Visit any Veteran's hospital and see for yourself how frustrated they are not being able to care for themselves... it's sad, it's heartbreaking, and little we can do to help them. What can't be seen is never understood by us; we need to observe their moods and their frowns, listen to their words that reveal lots of emotions... because all of these lead to a very severe depression.

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Date: 1/5/2012 7:59:00 AM
Congrats on your win in the "Afflictions" contest Andrew. Love, Carol
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Date: 12/29/2011 8:23:00 AM
This one just grabbed me in the gut. So true and so sad. Congratulations Andrew
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Date: 12/29/2011 4:48:00 AM
Congratulations x
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Date: 12/28/2011 8:04:00 PM
Great writing on an important subject. congratulations Andrew. Love, Joyce
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