This compelling interview with Blink 182 bassist Mark Hoppus demonstrates the widespread feelings of relatedness to loneliness, depression, thoughts of suicide, and eventually, coming out on the other side.
The Legacy Of 'Adam's Song,' An Anthem To Darkness, Loss — And Recovery
Is there a teenager (present or former) who hasn't experienced this kind of existential angst? As we are more open about the "normalcy" of these experiences, and we feel safe reaching out in our bluest moments, we can mitigate their impact, see them as temporary travails, and move toward hope together.