Creative Writing: The Great Depression

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I decided to tell or not to tell when i knew my friend had been cutting himself. I had decided not to tell anyone. I knew he wasn't suicidal, he had just been going through a lot of bad things at home and at school. I knew it was his way of going through the hard time. I didn't tell because i knew it wouldn't stop him, he’s doesn't even want to kill himself. I don't know why he did it. This had actually happened just about a week ago. He had told me what he was going through. Like a good friend i listened and understood his sadness. I knew what he was doing and why he did it. Unfortunately i can’t say what happened. If i included what did happened it would make more sense, but i can’t. I know there are healthier ways of releasing the depression

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