Let’s first address the quote that sat me back in my chair.

“Good afternoon,” he said. His voice was deep and velvety. “I am your disease. I am depression, alcoholism, addiction, whatever applies to you. I hate you. I want you dead. I want you in misery, broke and begging for death. I want to break up your marriage, make you lose your house, your kids, your job and your dignity. I laugh when you despair. I rejoice when you cry in agony. I despise your higher being and your AA meetings and your wretched twelve steps. I want every part of you, to drag you down until you have nothing left. And then I want some more. I am pleased when you are in pain, I am pleased when you are mere moments away from taking your own life. This is what I thrive on.”

Wow, did that one ever get me.
I know impact speech when I hear it.
I know in-your-face, you-can’t-avoid-the-message speech. 

Crystal, of Boobs, Injuries, and Dr. Pepper, has had some problems of late and they have finally risen to the point that she needs professional help.  She has sought that help, and she’s back home now. 

Much to the benefit of many, she has applied her writing skills to share her situation with those who read her blog.

The quote above is from part four of her series entitled “The Crazy Chronicles,” and though the quote itself stands quite powerfully well all alone, if you read the series (starting here) and imagine the environment, you may better appreciate its true impact, importance, and probable effect.

And if you read part four, you will see Crystal’s link to the speaker.

Go for it.