Short and sweet: in this thread, and in my presumption, I ragged on people a bit too much about depression (theirs or another’s). Having killed it myself, I improperly assumed that others could kill it as well if they had the will, gumption, insight, etc. that I have demonstrated in my own life (or so I thought).
But now I realize that I am simply one data point, and my experiences (and the resources that were at my disposal) are as unique as anyone else’s, and that I couldn’t simply extrapolate from my own experiences and apply them to the situations that others are in.
So I wish to apologize to those I offended in said thread, for the insensitive asshattery that I demonstrated. I still firmly believe that there is an “out” for almost anything, but it is up to the individual in question to find his path to freedom, and not the business of a stranger on the internet to rag on them when they have not done so. I hope the principals involved can find it in their heart to forgive me. Thank you.