The Death, Life and Suicide of Tommy Crouch by Tarek Donohue

WARNING: Have a box of tissues when you read this story.

That said, tim has given us an excellent story of love, and the pain of depression. It's something that connects not only emotionally, but spiritually. tim gave us not only his well-written prose but also several fine poems.

A must read.

A wonderfully crafted and unforgettable story. The author tackles a very difficult and heart-wrenching subject with remarkable skill. Yet no punches are pulled. It's impossible not to be moved by this tale and it's difficult to see how it could be improved.

Highly recommended.

The author of this story lived on the street for seven years, he knows too well the life Tommy led. He also knows what love is. What safety is. He is a generous loving man, human being. I'm very proud to be his husband. Proud he decided to write and post this story. Proud he is as brave as he is. 

He's a talented poet and author. He will be embarrassed by this.  boy, you deserve this. Thank you for sharing this brave and beautiful story with us. 

Have tissues when you read this. Don't hold your breath, though you'll wonder where the air has gone. It was written bravely, with love … read it the same way. 

when you read this, and you should, remember that living, and loving are acts of bravery.  this story from tim is about being brave. brave enough to open oneself to love; brave enough to fight for it, and to know when to let go.

writing is also about bravery, tim has often said "write bravely" and here, he's done just that.

if you've a tender heart, have a tissue or a hankie and be ready for all the feels! it's a difficult journey you're about to embark on, but one that is so worth it!

A beautifully written story about a young man, Tommy, who is dealing with clinical depression.  He goes through some rough times and is eventually taken off the street by a man with a good heart, Tarek, whom he'd met briefly several years before.  The relationship eventually turns into a romantic one, and they have some good times mixed in with the bad times, but neither ever loses his love for the other one.   Although this is a sad short story, it deals with the serious issue of clinical depression, which is a hot topic in today's society, and this story may give you a better understanding about this illness.