1/2 I was going to charge this one to the game and keep it moving BUT I changed my mind. Many people have asked why I have stopped playing basketball, here we go. Years ago i was diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder and Anxiety, something that I disclosed to SLUWBB initially- https://twitter.com/dwiteschrut/status/1173294997275381760">https://twitter.com/dwiteschr...

upon joining the program. I had probably one of the most severe depressive episodes since my diagnoses, my coaches witness me in distress multiple times and the athletic director knew as well...I missed a practice because one of my attacks was so severe and my coach expressed

in the practice circle(that I did not attend)”some people are not in this circle bc they CHOOSE not to be happy”...I began having suicid*l thoughts expressing this to my 2 closest friends on campus and my best friends over the phone...I took initiative in seeking help on campus w

“Did you grow up in or near a project?” I responded, “no...” then he went on (he grew up in Long Island) “I grew up near a project...my barber is black...” ONE DOES NOT HAVE TO RELATE BLACK EXPERIENCES TO POVERTY!!! It was then, that solidified my reason why I couldn’t confide