Over time, Charles’ depression and addiction changed him. Depression sucked away his motivation and planted thoughts of suicide and by then his antidote was heroin.
The change was subtle, slow, and methodical. Laughter was less frequent. He slept really late. He was even more hyper social than usual.
More than once, I would wonder, “What’s going on?” Something was different. I would search his room after he left but it turned up nothing.
I would wonder why he always had to be with friends for every waking moment. I asked him about it and still remember the pained look on … Read more...