HOPELESSNESS: No matter how many friends and family supported me, I felt trapped in a black hole, hopeless and isolated from my world.

HOW I COPED: At first, the darkness terrified me, but it soon became a refuge. I was careful to not stay in those isolated places for long, and over time, I learned to bring love and light in with me which eventually drown out the darkness. When I needed to be alone, I told my loved ones directly and let them know that I would contact them if I ever needed help.