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It’s no surprise I turned out this way

It’s no surprise, I turned out this way
When asking for help never worked
When my depression was brushed aside 
It was called other names
I promise it’s not just sadness 

It’s deep depression 
And they would never accept
It wouldn’t even cross their minds
That someone like me, could suffer from something severe
It’s no surprise, I turned out this way

Wanna-be helpful talks and comparison of my life
Is the closest thing to aid I’ll get
It’s no surprise, I turned out this way
I no longer want to ask for help 

So I keep my Illness to myself 
It’s no surprise, I turned out this way
When even with obvious signs
No one cares enough 

And finally, one day
When I get the courage to end my life
There’s a chance 
They’ll understand 
Why I turned out that way

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Silent One

Date: 12/30/2023 7:06:00 AM

poem is a powerful and poignant expression of the struggles you've faced, and it resonates with the profound emotions you've experienced. The repetition of 'It’s no surprise, I turned out this way' underscores the feeling of inevitability, as if you've borne the weight of your struggles alone for far too long. The lines about asking for help and having your depression dismissed are painfully relatable..

Silent One
Date: 12/30/2023 7:06:00 AM

highlighting the societal challenges many face when trying to communicate the depth of their mental health issues... I hope you are ok..