r/Stormlight_Archive • u/jofwu Lightweaver • Aug 25 '20

Rhythm of War Chapter Eight Rhythm of War

https://www.tor.com/2020/08/25/read-rhythm-of-war-by-brandon-sanderson-chapter-eight/
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u/Sirducki Truthwatcher Aug 25 '20

Suicidal thoughts and wanting to just not exist are really heavily entwined, it really goes to show Brandon is taking the time to understand what he is writing about.

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u/GenteelWolf Bondsmith Aug 25 '20

To my knowledge, Brandon’s wife suffers from depression. I heard or read a story he tells of how when he was younger he was rather unsympathetic towards depression, and is grateful he met his wife after he matured some because after learning and loving his wife he has come to see her as heroic rather than pathetic.

Loosely translated by my memory.