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Lonely among Friends

The unfortunate circumstance of Robin William's death last week has shocked many, those who thought they knew him in person as well as those who knew him on the screen. It has also thrown into limelight the terrible affliction - depression and those who think they carry the burden of their troubles alone and have no one to turn to. I must confess, one of Robin's quote that did the rounds on facebook not that long ago sent a chill down my spine the first time I read it. It was so hauntingly true and those who have felt like that at times in their lives can empathise how terrible some people can make you feel. It was ... " I used to think the worst thing in life was to end up alone. It's not. The worst thing is to end up with people who make you feel alone."Robin Williams  I can't speak for anyone else, but I have felt that way at certain times in my life, among family, among friends, among colleagues - as if I don't quite belong, as if I am the odd o...