Have you ever read a book that made you feel like someone really understood what you’ve been through? Emily Maloney did just that in her book/essay collection called The Cost of Living. It was like she was saying: I see you; I understand; It’s not your fault, and You will survive and thrive. The essays read like a book that just isn’t in chronological order. Emily survived a suicide attempt at the age of 19, but the medical costs followed her for 10 years. The costs were more than just money but also socially, career-wise, familial relations, and personal worth. I’ve dealt with 3 family members' suicide, luckily 2 survived. The issue of the medications making depression worse is so true. I also had to deal with people not being allowed to spend the night at your house or come over. The looks from neighbors as they turned and hurried into their homes. Then there are the calls from collection agencies. On the other hand, I also ...