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Akesis

Title of Work

22

Description of Work

This poem is about my older brother who struggled with depression and substance abuse. He took his own life at 22 years old. I choose to discuss my brother's suicide, in order to create a conversation and destigmatize mental health. As a student entering the health care profession, I need to understand that every single person is on their own journey and every single person has their own story. I need to respect that and try to understand. I need to be present.

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