Today, I downloaded the ABC news app on my phone; just because, you know, I like to keep updated with all the happenings and such. I was reading through the stories, and I came to realize that not a single one of them was in the least bit positive. It annoyed me. The media has become so obsessed with the doom and gloom stories. It's what gets the readers, they will say. Well no, I'm sorry, I may just be one single reader, but I'd much rather a happy story then hearing about another teenager committing suicide or the refugees. I agree, yes, these are important issues that people need to be aware of and are issues that need to be addressed, but seriously, gives us a bit of a break.
I really do understand why one in four people are likely to suffer from a mental illness during their life. Fear consumes every single part of our lives. It may take awhile, but I'm determined to conquer the fear and not let it consume me.
And I'm deleting the news app.
- Kate, smiley face.
Location:Just on the train home.
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