Desensitised to Death. In a good way

Trigger warning: This essay includes themes of suicide and mental ill-health. But also life-affirming human success. Helplines are provided at the bottom of the post, but if you feel vulnerable, then please read something else or make sure you have appropriate support available.

Photo by Tolga Ulkan

The suicide note was honest, raw, and vulnerable. It was also rambling, repetitive, and handwritten. That seemed important…