In today’s generation/ century, many people are overthinkers and full of judgment even if they don’t

know the full story of others. Suicide is common for others and even make it an answer to their problem.
For Julia, I felt sad because I know—not that kind of know what she was thinking but I know how it feels
na wala o hindi ka makapag sabi sa iba na what you feel and what you think, kasi all you think is nandoon
sila para I judge ka nila but also at the same time scared and angry.
Angry for those people who are feeling too perfect for their own life, people that say something to
others na hindi naman nila lubos na kilala. I remember the sudden death of Moonbin, a member of a K-
pop boy band in South Korea, ASTRO. Moonbin was found dead in his apartment by his manager and
dahil doon they came up to the conclusion that it was a suicide, even if they didn’t have evidence to
support their conclusion, and just announced it to the public. Then as a fan, it's heartbreaking to suddenly
have news about the sudden death of your idol in your final exam. Then there's this cousin of mine who
truly loves ASTRO, binahagi niya sa family niya about that news of sudden death of Moonbin and guest
what they just laugh kasi bakit mo iiyakan yon kilala ka ba noon. Like what? Even if they don’t know
who we are just give respect right…. Tao pa din po yun namatay eh… why would you laugh to someone’s
death right. Also, there are many people who ask why would they kill themselves. It’s too low na parang
alam nila mga pinagdaan noong tao.
Committing suicide is not a good answer to end or an answer to every problem we have. We all know
lalo na ngayong panahon, especially to the teenagers like me, we are too fragile na there’s too much
anxiety na meron kami. Afraid to share a story, what we feel, and sometimes we feel unwanted, but I
realize that na mas na pe-pressure kami pag dating sa academics stuff Like me na first year it’s too
overwhelming that they said to enjoy my subject but there are recitation and a failing grade that can make
us dagdag anxiety.
I realized that you can’t know that others are depressed and have suicidal attempts by looking at their
appearance. I look fine, I’m always happy and always laugh but do my parents know and do my friends
know that I cry sometimes at night? Not a family problem but with my insecurities in life, my face, why
others are too smart why I'm like this? That.
I’ll end it with the quote, “Riding the pain like a wave is the best thing to do. Grief is all right to sink
under at times. Life is not about staying on top. Having a mental issue is not easy, but we should open up
somehow and not let our minds control our bodies. We should strengthen our faith, and for those who are
depressed, you're not alone in this battle. We can overcome this, and there's a new light waiting for us”. -
Lance Elizalde