Sketch Draft
Entry 1:
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Introduction: “It’s dark outside and I am sad…”
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Initial reaction of justifying actions
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Connection to a guilty criminal, blaming others for why they did what they did (upbringing, bad circumstances, wrong place wrong time)
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Acceptance of actions is the only way to move on
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Key to dealing with depression is acceptance
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Fighting about the situation, not for each other
Entry 2:
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Introduction: “It’s dark outside and I am numb…”
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Strict silence, thought I would wait until Christmas
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Power of the holidays, usually brings people together
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With depression makes you feel more alone
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Holmes-Rahe Stress Inventory puts major holidays at a mean value of 12
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Distraction with another boy
Entry 3:
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Introduction: “It’s dark outside but I don’t mind…”
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Or at least that is what I try to tell myself
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Starting a new life at college, should be an easy way to build
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Holmes-Rahe Stress Inventory for college
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Beginning or ceasing formal schooling- 26
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Changing to a new school- 20
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Major change in social activities- 18
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Major change in sleeping habits- 16
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Major change in family get-togethers- 15
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Point of re-connection
Entry 4:
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Introduction: “It’s dark outside but I see the stars…”
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Stargazing
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Each star its own entity
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Come together to form constellations
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Great together but first and foremost its own star
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Seeing each other for the first time
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Growth as individuals coming together
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Stressors of seeing each other for the first time in years
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Hype, build-up, expectations?
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