It’s not merry for us all Many people can’t wait for Christmas, but I wonder, what about that person out there who rarely celebrates anything? That person filled with so much sadness, it is impossible to get them to smile even. How does that one cope during a season where everybody seems to be in a joyous mood? Out there somewhere, someone plans to just stay indoors, alone, till God knows when, perhaps drink to fill the void they may have, or even cry themselves to sleep. What can you imagine a disheartened person will do in such a time—while everybody else is celebrating? Do we really take time to think about another’s sadness? If the rate of suicide is anything to go by, we should. Some people don’t even know that such issues exist. And if you know they do, or you know someone going through depression or despair, what are you doing about it? Do you leave them alone to struggle with their demons while you celebrate? It won’t hurt if you check in on them and do something nice, wish them well, and be there for them in whichever way you can. It’d be such a tragedy and a hard burden to carry if somebody you know ends up hurting themselves when there’s something you could’ve done. I don’t think you’d ever forgive yourself. Maybe you can’t completely fix somebody’s mental health, but don’t worsen it.
