Saturday, August 22, 2015
JESS GETTY
Jess
“Today is the sixth
anniversary of the day I did not commit suicide.”
Jess had a hard time
making friends. She never understood why. Lonely in middle school, lonelier in
high school, she was angry with herself and purchased razor blades to cut her
skin so her outsides would match the way she felt inside. For college, Jess moved
out of state to make a fresh start. She met a young man who was a bright spot.
She also made friends with her roommates and people in the dorm. She confided
in her roommate that she was cutting herself, and her roommate gossiped to
everyone. They all left Jess alone. When her boyfriend broke up with her and
refused to explain she had had enough. While preparing a deadly brew a thought
came to her: “If no one else is going to treat me well, I will treat myself
well.” Today Jess is a psychologist specializing in depression and suicide
prevention. She’s created The Fuzzy Project, an online community devoted to
helping people understand what depression feels like. Jess’s goal is to create
a place to reach out and meet others who understand the struggle.
You can learn more about
Jess’ work at: www.thefuzzyproject.com
For a more detailed description please visit www.barbaraferrier.com and look at the Courageous Women Collection
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