The tragic consequences of mental illness

Depression is too little understood by the general public and it has had devastating consequences in my personal life. One of my close friends, a bridesmaid at my wedding, has committed suicide and a small part of me has died with her. Beautiful Mel, wonderful Mel, lovely Mel. Always striving to encourage and put a smile on the face of others, you defy the cliche of eulogies to be truly worthy of them. So many possibilities extinguished. A world without you is a world less compassionate and less fun. It's getting dark a little too early. To quote Moonlight Shadow, "I stay, I pray, see you in heaven, one day."