The news is just as shocking today as it was three months ago. How we deal with mental health is still something that we need to learn to handle better together. This is especially true in situations such as open source that are nominally technical but in reality heavily social.
https://twitter.com/jeremy_soller/status/1403725613433720837
That being said, in situations like these it’s especially important to remember that people’s mental state is often the result of complex circumstances that may be entirely out of your control. You can be talking to someone about programming one day and they’ll be gone the next.
I have nothing to suggest except having empathy whenever and wherever possible. You can’t fix everyone’s situation, but you can certainly do your best to provide support from your side. We might not have a magic solution for dealing with mental health but we know that this helps.
What I *do* know is that @jD91mZM2 had an incredibly positive impact on many, many people. I am so, so happy to see the outpouring of support for him. There is no better way to honor his legacy than to remember his achievements and how he brought value into all of our lives.
So, thank you @jD91mZM2. I am disappointed that our time together was cut short, but I am glad that we got a chance to meet.
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