Remembering Robin Williams & My Own Battle With Depression
Growing up with Mork and Mindy, I can honestly say that Robin Williams was one of my most favorite actors of all times. He made us all laugh. As he played Patch Adams, a therapist in Good Will Hunting, a teacher in Dead Poets society and even a robust woman in Mrs Doubtfire, he lived his characters. I often wondered if he was even 'acting', because he was so true to his roles. Taking on each character seemed so natural for him. He could shift between personalities and characters so easily, it made our hearts smile, cry and laugh every time we saw him. As the world was in shock hearing of his death, I began to think of my own journey through depression for many many long years. Depression wears many faces. It can be [...]
