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It was as much as I dared to say.

Theo:

Thanks, I appreciate it. I felt that it was important to let you know, but please keep it to yourselves. My agent got rid of my pills for me, and I’ve been seeing a therapist who’s helping me work through everything. I’ll get through this, but I think I need the support of you guys

Grant:

You’ve got it. Whatever you need, we’re here for you. I’m sorry I didn’t realise that you needed help sooner x

Reuben:

Yeah you’re our teammate and our friend

Lars:

You are not alone

Theo:

@Grant don’t apologise. I kept it to myself, and there was no way any of you could have known

Ainsley:

Don’t keep that shit to yourself anymore. We’re a team and we deal with things together

Theo:

Thanks, everyone. I do appreciate it. Now, can we change the subject?

The talk moved on to other subjects, and I could imagine Theo’s relief. It was so fucking brave of him to admit his problem to his teammates, and despite promising I’d keep my distance, Ihadto send him a message, separate to our group conversation.

Me:

I’m so fucking proud of you x

Theo:

Thanks. I struggled, but someone I know told me that my teammates liked and respected me, and I hoped they were right

Me:

They sound very clever and amazing. You should listen to them

Theo:

I did. Hence the conversation in the group chat, where I exposed my shameful secret

Me:

It’s not shameful. No one thinks that. They just want to support you

Theo:

Thanks. I think I’ve been holding everyone at arm’s length for so long, and I didn’t know how to let anyone in. Until the island

Me:

Yeah I get that. I really am so proud of you

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