Perhaps numbing yourself of all emotions is better than feeling pain.

Welcome to life, where the innocent are punished, and the guilty are praised.

Hatred is like a tornado. It's unpredictable, uncontrollable, and will ultimately destroy everything in its path.

When will people understand that a peaceful world is not a happy world?

Bridget's anger evaporated and the sadness came back. The anger was easier. She owned and controlled it, whereas the sadness owned her.

When you think about it, it makes intuitive sense, when you consider the hallmark signs of depression - sadness, fatigue, lack of interest in things you used to like. When kids are having a tough time with peers, and struggling with depression, then this can translate to reduced rates of physical activity.