It’s so interesting to me, how we all seem to have this image of depression as a beautiful white girl, who suffers prettily, and how we’re all trying to resist it.
I’d love to know how people from older generations feel about that.
Because as you said, the image is not new. To me, it wasn’t tiktok coquette or my year of rest and relaxation, it was black & white tumblr photos and 13 reasons why. But I think that’s all the same animal, just regurgitated into an ever-evolving onslaught of new images.
I really loved the part about the Bell Jar, I haven’t read it yet and didn’t know it was in there. But it to me, it kinda shows once more that most of the people who are sort of celebrated as tortured artists probably didn’t want to be that.
this comment means so much to me! i completely agree with everything you said (i'll never forget black & white tumblr, it haunts my nightmares) but yes, it all is such an endless cycle. i definitely recommend reading the bell jar! its one of my favorite books because of the hope presented amid all of the sadness. your point about people celebrated as tortured artists is so true to me. thank you so much for reading <3
this is one of the only pieces I’ve read on here that comes the closest to describing what a depressive episode is like. thank you for this, and if it’s any consolation, I’ve been in the place you are many times for many years & it does, in fact, get better, though I know it feels like it never will. being able to grasp even a little bit of a hope is all it takes. sending lots of love <3
It’s so interesting to me, how we all seem to have this image of depression as a beautiful white girl, who suffers prettily, and how we’re all trying to resist it.
I’d love to know how people from older generations feel about that.
Because as you said, the image is not new. To me, it wasn’t tiktok coquette or my year of rest and relaxation, it was black & white tumblr photos and 13 reasons why. But I think that’s all the same animal, just regurgitated into an ever-evolving onslaught of new images.
I really loved the part about the Bell Jar, I haven’t read it yet and didn’t know it was in there. But it to me, it kinda shows once more that most of the people who are sort of celebrated as tortured artists probably didn’t want to be that.
this comment means so much to me! i completely agree with everything you said (i'll never forget black & white tumblr, it haunts my nightmares) but yes, it all is such an endless cycle. i definitely recommend reading the bell jar! its one of my favorite books because of the hope presented amid all of the sadness. your point about people celebrated as tortured artists is so true to me. thank you so much for reading <3
I'm glad to hear that :)
Bell Jar is definitely on my tbr, it just keeps growing and growing because I'm so slow with reading books these days.
i hope you find little things to eat in every corner and turn of your life 🙌🏽
thank you 💌 and thank you for reading!
this is one of the only pieces I’ve read on here that comes the closest to describing what a depressive episode is like. thank you for this, and if it’s any consolation, I’ve been in the place you are many times for many years & it does, in fact, get better, though I know it feels like it never will. being able to grasp even a little bit of a hope is all it takes. sending lots of love <3
this means so much to me. i appreciate you reading and sharing your experience with me <3 we’re in this together 💌 lots of love
i love this immensely Sarah! you have such a gift for putting complex thoughts and emotions into beautiful words. sending you love
i love you katie <3 thank you so much for reading