Speed of Life: Taking James for a Ride by William Richard Large

David Heulfryn / / Stories, William Richard Large

James ridicules Will for wearing cycle shorts and how they reveal his enticing bulge. But James isn’t as fit as they both thought and he suffers at the end of their bike ride. Fortunately, Will is on hand to provide some rejuvenating treatment which leaves James stress-free, relaxed and fast asleep. Unfortunately, his mother comes home and discovers his relaxed state and is mortified when his father gives him a talk… on masturbation.

Depression And Me

David Heulfryn / / Depression, Screeve

The Beeb has been showing some interesting programmes about mental health this past week. I have finally been feeling ok to watch some of them. I had been reluctant to watch any in case they made me feel worse. They are a very interesting watch and I would recommend watching, if you have access to the BBC iPlayer.

We don’t talk about mental health. I certainly didn’t, until recently. And even now I am very careful who I reveal my mental issues to. There is still a big stigma out there and people are still very judgemental.

So in case you are in any doubt. I suffer from depression.

I have lost many a friend (and boyfriend) to it as when it hits I turn in on myself and shut out the world. I tend to be more honest with people now, but as I said prevously, I’m still very careful who I tell.

Two weeks ago I fell into one of my bouts of depression but am coming out of it now. I re-posted the picture below about a week ago and thought I would share it with you.

Just to be clear I wasn’t suicidal.

The picture just reminded me how I sometimes feel when faced with people suffering with their own mental health issues.

Even with the experience of my own depression I struggle with how to help a person who is suffering from mental health issues. I really should do something about that.