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I agree 100%. But I also think it says a lot about this coaching staff and how they dealt with it. Too many times I'm guessing kids in situations s like this are kicked to the curb because they're just not tough enough or they get called Soft or whatever.It takes a very strong and courageous person to come forward and address this problem in a public forum. This says a great deal about the content of Sean's character to share his affliction in the hopes of helping others who suffer with depression.Kudos to you Sean for your bold actions concerning this national problem.
Hopefully the"hope that is desperately needed and deserved" will be more available, esp. in Iowa. Shortage of professionals in the state for help with mental illness. Speaking as a relative of someone who got help, and will continue to need it and found it not so easy to find.It's great that he shared this with the rest of the world - hopefully it will inspire others to get the help that they so desperately need (and deserve). For others, hopefully it is another important piece in helping to destigmatize something like depression. Too often people marginalize something like depression as if it's simply a reflection of individual weakness. Kudos to Welsh and his entire support network - I'm happy to see that he's up to battling the challenges that depression presents him with.
Very well said.One of the best reads in a long time. Powerful statement by Sean regarding one of the most debilitating psychological and emotional challenges a person can experience. Too often our culture minimizes the impact depression has and use comments like 'get over it", or "it's a sign of weakness", etc. Thankfully, Sean, and others, have local resources available to intervene and provide the support necessary to make life changing improvements.
I've lived with family and have friends who have had extensive long term depression. They are embarrassed, struggle with jobs and careers, have relationships issues, etc. In the past it was common to deny the problem and try to hide their symptoms.
I wish Sean success as he works to address his depression and hope he will continue to speak out about his depression.
Thank you Sean. Best wishes for a successful Hawk season, but most important, good luck with the bigger battle you are facing head on.