Mar 30, 2021
I generally don't talk about famous people unless they
self-declare their illness or there is a compelling reason. Not in
a million years did I think that I would have something to say
about Ernest Hemingway.
I knew he was a writer. I knew that he seem to love adventure
and liked the ladies both within and outside of the bonds of
matrimony. And that he was thought of as a manly man.
So when I heard that there was going to be yet another
documentary about Hemingway, I couldn't drum up any reason to
watch.
Until I learned more about the man. There are multiple levels
to his physical and mental pain.
You got family trauma. Not to mention an undiagnosed
hereditary disease attacking his organs.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Bipolar Disorder with two
other mood disorders s riding in the backseat.
Arthritis. Depression and anxiety. Self-Treating with
alcohol.
Indeed he was a messed up man. Who wrote great books. Who was
given the Nobel Prize for Literature.
He was a pip but he was also human. Sometimes good. Sometimes a
jerk.
In this episode, a quick look at the things that in hindsight,
Ernest Hemingway can teach us about dealing with our situation and
being proactive about taking care of our bodies.
If you need support contact the National Suicide Prevention
Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, the Trevor Project at 1-866-488-7386 or
text “START” to 741-741.
Resources Mentioned:
Hemingway - A film documentary by Ken Burns and
Lynn Novic.
Ernest Hemingway:
a psychological autopsy of a
suicide by Christopher D. Martin.
If you suspect that someone you know is trying to take
themselves off planet there are somethings you can do to help.
Bethe1to offers five action steps to
help a person in need.
The Gospel at Colonus a retelling of
the Greek play with an African-American twist. It is available on
DVD but your could take a gander at the play on YouTube. The music
is therapeutic and provides another example of somebody having a
rough road in life.
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