On Sunday evening I started reading an article on ESPN.com just before bed (https://www.espn.co.uk/mlb/story/_/id/30800732/san-francisco-giants-outfielder-drew-robinson-remarkable-second-act). I had to stay glued to my phone and finish the story despite the head nodding. The article tells the story of Drew Robinson a professional baseball player with the San Francisco Giants. But the story is not really about baseball. Its about how Drew Robinson shot himself in the head, survived for 20 hours(!) before calling for help, and how he has made a remarkable recovery. It is about a young man who is being completely honest about his suicide attempt, what led him there, and how he is now out to regain the life he almost lost.
There is a quote from the piece that really resonated with me:
“He wanted to see himslef the way he believed everyone else saw themselves.”
Jeff Passan, San Francisco Giants outfielder Drew Robinson’s remarkable second act, https://www.espn.co.uk/mlb/story/_/id/30800732/san-francisco-giants-outfielder-drew-robinson-remarkable-second-act
It is very easy to make assumptions about other people. To assume they see themselves as confident and on top of everything. I have definitely been frustrated with my own self-image. I have negatively compared myself to others (and still do). It is very humbling to hear of a young man who took those thoughts to the ultimate level of self destruction. But he survived!
I salute Drew Robinson: for his honesty; bravery; and making the most of a miracle.
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