First Former Buddy Club President

[ Image Description:  "SOMETIMES I SHUT DOWN FOR DAYS AND DON'T TALK TO ANYONE FOR DAYS. IT'S NOTHING PERSONAL." in center-aligned white letters on black letter board with wooden bordering. The image also has a black and white filter.] CONTENT WARNING:  I would like to mention that I am not a psychologist, psychiatrist, or therapist and I am sharing this content for educational purposes only. Social media should never be used as a substitute for mental nor medical health care. If you suspect that you or your child are experiencing any mental health concerns, it is okay to get help, and I highly recommend seeking help from a psychologist, psychiatrist, and/or therapist who is qualified to do so.     Not everyone is being rude when they do not answer your texts and calls. This is called social withdrawal and is sometimes part of anxiety and depression. Not all but many people with anxiety and depression do not talk all day every day. It is not always that th

TRIGGER WARNING: If you or someone you know are affected by war trauma and/or Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI), the following blog post may be triggering. If you need support right now, please seek help from a therapist, other mental health professional, or call the Veterans Crisis Line by calling 1-800-273-8255 and pressing 1 or by texting 838255. You can also  call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988, text "HOME" to the Crisis Text Line at 741741 if you live in the USA or   text "CONNECT" to the Crisis Text Line at 686868 if you live in Canada.     Many parts of stories often symbolize something that the main characters are going through in some way. The symbolizations usually reflect and affect the development of the characters. While relatives of Uncle Gabriel think he has religious hallucinations due to his brain damage in Fences  written by August Wilson, he actually represents the archangel, Gabriel. There are several signs that support his represen