Craig Ferguson's Journey To America

Money, riches, power, and fame are not true happiness. In life I learned that true happiness cannot be bought with those things. True happiness is what truly makes you happy. I have learned these things from celebrities, also from viewing people that I know. By viewing the lives of these people you can tell that they are not happy with their lives. Because they are not happy they feel a great load of depression in their lives, which can sometimes lead to suicide.

Unfortunately, being diagnosed with a devastating disease in his 30’s, he had to step away from

Demi decided to go to treatment after punching one of her back-up dancers, Alex Welch. While in treatment, Demi was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Three months later, in January 2011, she got out of treatment.

Coming to America about six years ago and adapting to the new world proved to be a real challenge for me. Aside from the cultural shock, I had to adapt to the usage of a foreign language in almost everything, which in turn forced me to work harder in my studies than in the previous years. My parents sacrificed a lot for their family. They left their country, their own business, and their family behind so that my sisters and I could have a better future. I came to America when I was in the eighth grade. I did not speak English fluently or understood it very well. When I got the admission in middle school my counselor gave the course selection sheet. I did not even know what courses to pick because the courses were almost alien in nature, or

soon to be over he took his own life by shooting himself in the head. The shooting was the

He almost died. Apparently the blood vessel broke from all the drugs he did. (that

The year of 2014 late summer I came to America with dreams and hopes, expecting the better for me and my family. I have family that had came before me; however they weren't that respectful for someone that had been living in Mexico their whole life. I used to get put down by the way I looked, talked or how I acted. I recall that they would talk in english about me , and make fun of me , so I wouldn’t understand what they were saying. I have cousins that don't even appreciate all the sacrifices that one as a parent has to make , so they are able to give a better life for their kids. On the good side of the story I would always keep in mind how I came here? thanks to who?and why?. So I realize that I fitted in the Hispanic community by attending to Hispanic events, playing soccer, and cooking hispanic food.

He was addicted to opiate medication ‘Percocet’ that he took non stop to dull all the pain he was having in the last few months on his days in the world. When he was in his mansion in the elevator he had several packages of prescription painkillers on him when he was found dead.

She disclosed that one of the hardest times in her life was when she was in high school. She had no friends, no self-esteem, no mother or father who loved her, and no reason to live. Soon after, she became homeless and became involved in minor/major criminal activities. Some of these minor/major criminal activities included; drug dealing, prostitution, and shop lifting. She indicated that she has been diagnosed with Bipolar II Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, Depression, and anxiety. She eluded to currently being in an abusive relationship (R. Gonzalez, personal communication, July 23, 2014).

She attempted suicide twice. She waged a losing struggle with depression that began after the birth of her first child, Noah, in 1994. Her doctors documented periods when she heard voices, had visions and became so unhinged mentally that they diagnosed her as psychotic.

My family and I came to America in search of a better life. The journey was a long and dangerous, but in the end, it was better for my family and me. I am from the Congo of central Africa and at the time the country had begun to recover from the war, but life was harsh. Living conditions were bad. Food and water were scarce, and soldiers would roam the streets terrorizing innocent villagers. But the worst problems came from home.

It is theorized that he committed suicide from untreated mental illness that stemmed from being bullied and experiencing domestic violence - which is common within immigrant communities and low-income communities. I didn’t want any one else to ever feel how my brother felt, and that started my love for the law and politics. When I was fifteen years old, I became involved with local politics and become a representative of the youth in my area. For the first time ever, I felt like my voice mattered and like I had a purpose in life. My purpose was to dedicate my life to helping other people through law. As a Youth Commissioner representing my district, I created domestic violence and suicide prevention programs for the youth in my community, and spoke out and helped created legislation regarding youth violence. If it weren’t for who I am and where I came from, I don’t think that I would have found that passion within myself. Being a first generation college student is an aspect about myself that I am very proud of, and it wouldn’t have happened if I was not positively influenced by my negative

Especially in the last 14 years of his life just his health just kept getting worse. Another problem he had was that in 1988 he needed brain surgery after he lost the ability to move his left arm. During that stay at the hospital the doctors found out that he had Aids. The doctors found out how he got Aids during his second heart surgery in 1983. Aids was something he kept a secret for most of his life.

condition came back even stronger. It was at this time she attempted suicide. Kay felt as if she

Today it is widely accepted that his depression and actions are ultimately what ended his