Writer on the Wall

Depression, Health and fitness, Uncategorized

Depression claims another

Published by

Lisa Bell

August 11, 2014

“This is a battle, a war, and the casualties could be your hearts and souls.” ~ John Keating, “Dead Poet’s Society”

Today Robin Williams was found dead, of an apparent suicide. His representative said he had been battling depression lately. Apparently he lost that battle.

Depression is a tough battle, and many struggle with it daily. Even understanding it doesn’t keep it at bay or make it any easier.

It hurts when someone who made the world a brighter place for so many of us becomes one of its casualties.

Rest well now, Robin.

I’m Lisa Bell

It’s me. I’m the writer on this wall. I’ve been having my way with words since 1993.

I started writing professionally while I was still a college student. I’m a wife, mother, foodie, artist, news junkie and recovering journalist.

I’ve worked in higher education communications since 2016 at my alma mater, Fresno State. My professional writing work can be found at Fresno State News.

Before, I was a print journalist with The Fresno Bee for almost 19 years. When that part of my professional career ended, I pivoted to a different direction.

I’m active with my church, Community United Church of Christ, an inclusive and progressive Christian church in Fresno, California.