Who You Gonna Call? (988 is always here to help)

A short story by Adam Spiegelman called “Walking the Ghost” is about a man who is struggling with grief and confusion towards the death of an acquaintance. People who have fallen into depression and grief must seek help in order to recover and regain contentment towards themselves.

Depression and grief can affect one’s ability and way of thinking and behavior towards difficult situations, especially when dealing with the loss of a friend. For example, the narrator states, “I loved Nick while we used together and continued to even after our paths diverged. When he was arrested, I didn’t have time to cry and shake my fist at the sky, nor did I have the resources or wherewithal to bail him out. It was just over. Without a single handhold left in the living world, I fell and fell. My body was in tatters” (Spiegelman). This reveals, when one is burdened with pain and discomfort; one may become cold and may strain to become resilient towards the matter of the situation. Additionally, the narrator states, “[w]hile he was still alive I often wished he would die and sometimes acted as if he already had. These are thoughts I am sure members of my family had about me, too, though I have never asked” (Spiegelman). The grief and confusion one may endure of the loss of a loved one may result into depression and denial towards the loss; including emotional distress. Depression is not a beneficial companion towards one’s mental health and relationships towards loved ones, he or she may isolated themselves from others in fear of becoming rejected or hurt. On the final note, if one has fallen into grief or depression; must seek help to recover and overcome the pain. No man is an island, therefore why must one have resentment towards those who are compassionate and willing to help others who are suffering within the struggles of emotional distress. Spiegelman, Adam. “Walking the Ghost.” Electric Lit, 17 Oct. 2024, electricliterature.com/ an-addict-is-only-a-tourist-in-the-land-of-the-living/. Image Source: Saved from my haunted Pinterest account

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