The Incredible Piece On Chris Cornell's Passing We All Need To Read
Cornell Is Speaking To Us One Last Time
In the middle of rolling, heartfelt tributes and accolades from devastated fans following the news of Chris Cornell's passing, one writer, who admits he wasn't a big fan has absolutely nailed it.
In his article, 'it's not what you think', entertainment and arts author, Rich Larson, urges readers, fans, and anyone to not let this news fleet our minds, because this issue matters, and will continue to matter.
This poignant article not only analyses grunge and depression, but offers hope to fellow sufferers.
Of Cornell, it reads...
This wasn’t a young adult taking the easy way out because life got too hard. This wasn’t a spoiled, petulant rock star who thought that this was the best way to ensure his legend. This was a well-respected member of his community; a beloved musical hero who seemed to have it all together.
This could have been any of us. And brothers and sisters, if it’s you, don’t mess around with it. Please find some help.
Cornell is speaking to us all one last time. This isn’t something we left behind with our twenties. This isn’t something cured by age or financial security. This isn’t something you “outgrow.” If it’s allowed to fester, depression is stronger than wisdom. Depression is insidious and tenacious. Depression can get to anybody. It can make you feel like an old man at 27. It can make you feel lost as a child at 52.
Call it a senseless tragedy. Call it a second-act cautionary tale. Call it whatever you want. Just don’t blow it off as meaningless.