"I do not remember what it is to be me." - Late 2015
Depression is part of who I am but it does not define me. Growing up, a lot of the media I consumed hailed tragic events and painful memories as the most valuable in making one "who they are". I attribute this misconception to the way our society over-glorifies martyrs. Every event in one's life is equal, because changing that event would lead to the creation of an entirely different person. I would not be "me" without my depression, my past tragedies, or any of my current faults. I would also not be "me" without my passion, my past blessings, or my strengths. If I want to change into a better person I must seek to do so in my future instead of my past.