We all have a Story to Tell

 Six years ago and one day the world lost a gifted, talented, creative genius. He also was one of the most misunderstood people one would ever encounter. His public persona was a facade compared to his private persona. Robin Williams died by suicide August 11, 2014. 

He loved to entertain, he loved to put on a show and could do it at the drop of the hat. One of his best bits is the penultimate show of Johnny Carson’s Tonight Show. Watch it you will literally be rolling on the floor in tears from laughing so hard. Pure spontaneous adlib, improvisation. 

For years I marvelled in his comedic genius. Than as I became accepting of my depression and anxiety, I began to see past the humor to a man who was hurting, trying to escape his demons through humor. It is okay to not be okay. Robin’s greatest legacy other than his 3 children, is the joy and happiness he offered to others, particularly to those fighting their own personal battles. This was so evident in the roles he played in his most successful movies from Good Will Hunting playing a professor who sees genius in the schools caretaker to Good Morning Vietnam playing a DJ when he sees the reality of war and the effects it has on people. Dead Poets Society playing an idealistic teacher leaving a lasting impression on his students to Carpe Diem.

We all have a story to tell. We all are taking our path. It is ours no one can take it from us. They can choose walk along beside or let you go your own way, however, not impede on it in any way. Too many people impede or infringe because they think they know better or don’t believe you. I can vividly remember a family member saying to me “ You Can’t Blame Your Depression On Me “. Well in fact some aspects I did and still do. Be kind always.