It has come to my attention a person who worked on the dolphin emu many of us use committed suicide. Some say due to the pressures of her condition of sexual identity. Please remember that the world is a huge place, and if the tiny spot you live in is an unhappy place, there is always happiness to be found. Reach out and get help online. There are caring people just waiting to talk to you!!
This really is such tragic news. Someone who has helped bring happiness to many just couldn't find enough themselves to consider living.. It seems like such an oxymoron (right world? Maybe Ironic would be better?) and something the late Robin Williams also lived with.. Please heed these words guys, there's always someone willing to talk to you, you're not alone no matter how much you may feel it. RIP.
Sometimes you may experiment like everything is just wrong but if you wait a little and ask for help without any embarrasment, you'll met nice and caring people. When we are kids said us "you have to do things yourself" and that's not right: you must to ask for help if you need it and f**** the pride. Also, I want to warn people not to underrate depression: it's more complex than "feeling sad". Much much hard and complex, so please be patient with depressed people but not feeling guilty of anything. D.E.P.
My condolences to her family...from what I read of her she had a brilliant mind and a good heart. Saddened to hear this.
This is a very sad story, I suffer from depression, pretty deep depression actually - reason why my YT channel hasn't had anything new. Many will say "she took the easy way out" or something heartless like that, but really you get pushed to the edge sometimes and possibly no one listened to her, or the way she was feeling. Just wasn't taken seriously, somewhat like myself right now. It seems to me the 'friends' I have just don't bat an eyelid when I'm on my depressed rants, or how upset I am. I barely get a peep out of them even if they do ask if I'm alright, somewhat feels like they have in their mind I'm too far gone. I somewhat have seeked professional help and it wasn't suitable. A lot of 'free' counseling are by trainees which actually won't help people who in very depression, to the point where you can't take a simple word any more. Sadly, there are people who'd like to help you, or should I say unless you pay upfront. It's mainly the battle I've been facing... the help needs to be suitable. So I suppose the real issue here is, who will actually listen? Talking, actually won't solve a thing, there needs to be support from people who yourself care about, and they care about you. Otherwise everything will seem false. Sorry the long rant, but I just felt like I needed to share my feelings on this matter. I feel very sorry for her family, and her suffering. It's not pleasant, especially when you're not taken seriously.
Extremely sad. What a shame to lose someone so young, bright and talented. Maybe we should make this a sticky or something? If not, that's also fine. I know people don't want their personal business placed onto the internet for all to see, but a thread where those suffering from depression or similar issues have a place to vent and possibly get some help could be good. Especially since I find this community to be sincere, attentive and understanding. I'm more than willing to listen and help. I enjoy helping with situations and finding solutions to problems. My ex-girlfriend used to suffered from heavy depression so I understand to an extent. Even though we act behind a screen with an avatar, I know many of us are caring and kind people. Just a thought.
This is so sad, my condolences to her family. If you know or see someone who's depressed and doesn't feel well, take a minute and talk to them, redirect them to resources. Even if they're strangers, sometimes people open more to strangers than to people they know. This can save lives. And remember if you're feeling suicidal, you're simply a few bucks and a bus ride from a fresh start in another life. There's a way to end this current life that doesn't involve dying.
RIP this is so sad, so young and so talented. Condolences to the family and friends, these sorts of things should never happen. I am shocked and disgusted by what I'm reading in the news about the amount and type of bullying she endured. Bullies should be identified, shamed and prosecuted, there's no excuse for this type of behaviours.
Very sad to hear that. It's horrible to know there are good people out there suffering from depression and feeling they have nowhere to go and nobody to turn to. A girl I went to school with killed herself in a very public manner, and it was horrible to know that she was depressed but also to hear some of the things people said about her who didn't know her. I'm no stranger to depression myself - I think the number of members with long-term illnesses will say it gets you at some point, certainly. I'm also going through a lot with a very close friend at the moment who is depressed. It's a worrying time and, as has already been said, patience is certainly paramount. Hex - do you think it helps to talk to someone you care about, then? I wish my friend would talk to me more. She feels she's a burden on me, which couldn't be further from the truth. I enjoy her company and want to help.
I suffer from depression as well, & this has always been a huge hurdle that I cannot overcome. I don't have many people to talk to about it, either (not that I like to anyway). The one really good friend that I do talk to, I always feel like a burden. No matter how much she tells me I am not, I just can't see it. The fact that she is so nice & caring just makes it even more torturous for me as I feel like she is the last one that deserves to hear all of my bullshit. Honestly, talking to her just makes me even more depressed, because I am making connections in my head that don't even correspond with reality. It's a vicious cycle, & I really feel for people suffering from these same kind of issues. Sadly, there is no one answer for anything, & I wish people the best in overcoming such an impedance in life. I too look forward to the day it isn't tearing away from all the chances I have to enjoy life. Just do your best to stay strong, & I'll do my best to take my own advice, too. My condolences to all who have lost someone this way. It is always a sad thing to hear about suicide, especially since you know it could've been prevented. Considering it could have been due to issues with her sexual identity just makes it that much worse. I am glad that we can all enjoy the dolphin emulator that she worked on.
That's very sad news. One part in particular from the story on Destructoid has struck me; This needs to change, although I have no direct answers how to.
I think we're on the right road. Awareness is high, considering how far we've come in the past how many decades. Yet you're right, there's a lot that still needs to be done. Acceptance just seems like it's so hard for some people when it's so basic. It's easier for people to be mean and degrading than kind and compassionate.
Sadly many say "education" to fix these situations, but it isn't the case. Awareness is good, but it shouldn't stop at "education". It clearly hasn't worked. Just like drug awareness, it should be taught in schools at a young age. It will never be stopped but some effort into trying to reduce the numbers is a good thing. The real and only education here is "Don't be a prick", put simply. Never turn up your nose at someone in need because of your own problems, because showing that you care and listening can help both individuals there.
As someone who has suffered from depression before and came close to that point, I feel for Ms. Byrk and sad to see someone who was part of a pretty noble group go that route. I may not have seen all the work she has done behind the scenes, but I can tell she had a hand in some form with the emulator getting increasingly better over time.
