Monty Brinton/CBS(LOS ANGELES) — A little more than a year after her father’s death, Zelda Williams took to Instagram this weekend to share a touching message about depression.
The daughter of the late comedian Robin Williams wrote, “I came to a realization this year that I feel compelled to share here, for whomsoever may need it.”
She continued, “Avoiding fear, sadness or anger is not the same thing as being happy. I live my sadness every day, but I don’t resent it anymore. Instead, I do it now so that the wonderful moments of joy I do find are not in order to forget, but to inhabit and enjoy for their own sake.”
“It’s not easy. In fact, I’d say it takes much more effort to consciously do than it does to just stay sad, but with all my heart, I cannot tell you how worth it it is,” she added.
Robin Williams committed suicide a year ago last month. It was later revealed he’d been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and was dealing with depression.
“I know how dark and endless that tunnel can feel, but if happiness seems impossible to find, please hold on to the possibility of hope, faint though it may be,” Zelda wrote. “Because I promise you, there’re enough nights under the same yellow moon for all of us to share, no matter how or when you find your way there.”
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