Sunday, July 24, 2011

Prayers for Oslo

My thoughts and prayers go out to those affected by the Oslo bombing and shooting. I honestly don't understand why things like this happen, but I know that regardless, there is a God.
I don't understand why anyone would hurt innocent people, especially innocent youth. Innocent bloodshed? For what? Religious beliefs? Justice?
I'm starting to think that therapy and counselling should be more widely advertised and accessible to the public. The stigma associated with people that have anxiety disorders and other psychological orders has to stop because people need to feel comfortable asking for help if they need it. There is so much societal pressure in our generation that can easily lead people down a road of insanity or extremity in their beliefs.
When I was waiting to meet with my advisor, I was looking at some of the ads posted on the bulletin board, and was kind of surprised and sad to see that half the info strips for an organization for suicide help were taken. I'm guessing for the average teenager, "life's tough" is a grand understatement. The rest of us just realize that yes, life is tough, but we're never alone.

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