Sonder: Youth Mental Health Stories of Struggle & Strength | Page 60

Girl in black and white
By Rachel Schulsinger
I have had depression ever since I was in 7th grade. Sure I was
able to kick it at times, but it always came creeping back like an
obsessed stalker. It didn’t help that I have Aspergers Syndrome.
I only see things in black and white. Only absolute good or bad.
I never felt like anyone understood me. Either they were too
dumb to me, or I felt too dumb for them. Because I didn’t feel
like I belonged, I wanted to leave everything behind. However,
somehow I managed to tell my parents about what I am going
through. I am now on medication for this illness, but I’m not out
of the woods yet. ●
58  Depression