Wentworth Miller, actor of the American series “Prison Break”, wrote a letter in response to a meme in which he pokes fun gaining weight.
the meme posted by the website the LAD Bible compare two photos of the actor : in one is with bare torso showing lean and muscular; on the other is scruffy, wearing a red shirt and appears gained weight.
The LAD Bible, which is described as a website “men only” and that has sometimes been accused of sexist published the meme with the legend: “When you leave prison and find that there is a monopoly of McDonald’s”
on his Facebook page the actor, 43, who was born in. England son of American parents, responded to mockery and explained the context of the photographs.
“Today I found being the subject of a meme on the internet. it is not the first time,” Miller writes. “This, however, stands above the rest”.
he explains that in 2010, when the photograph was taken, was “semi-retired” from acting and “for several reasons, kept a low profile.”
“First nothing, I thought about killing myself “ he says. “Since then, I have written on this subject, I talked about it and I have shared”.
“But at that time was suffering in silence. As many do. very, very few knew the depth of my struggle. “
” Embarrassed and suffering, considered me a defective object. and the voices in my head urged me to take the road of self-destruction. it was not the first time. “
Miller, who became known for his role as Michael Scofield in” Prison Break “that has struggled with depression since childhood and the battle it has cost “time, opportunities, relationships and thousands of sleepless nights.”
“in 2010, when it was bottoming out as an adult, looking everywhere relief / comfort / distraction. and I turned to food. “
” it could have been anything. Drugs. Alcohol. Sex. But eat became all he wanted “.
“And I gained weight. What a great thing!”.
“persisted”
Miller, who was nominated in 2005 for a Golden Globe for his role in Prison Break, explains that the day was taken photograph with the red shirt, he was walking with a friend and did not realize that “there paparazzi around”
“in 2010, fighting with my mental health, that was the last thing I needed. “
” to make the story short, I survived. And also survived those photographs. I’m glad. “
” Now when I see that picture with my red shirt, with a strange smile on my face, I remember that battle. my strength and my perseverance to face all kinds of demons. Some inmates. Some external “.
” … I persisted ” he said.
The actor and writer, who since 2014 has appeared on the television series The Flash and its derivative Legends of Tomorrow , relates in his letter what he felt when he saw the meme for the first time. “I have to admit, it hurt to breathe”
“But as with everything in life, I managed to find the meaning. And the sense I found in this / my image is Fortaleza. Reconciliation. Forgiveness “.
” There is help “
in 2013 Miller announced he was gay when in a letter he declined an invitation to attend the International Film Festival in St. Petersburg, because he felt “deeply distressed” treatment of the Russian government to its gay citizens.
“I can not participate in a festive occasion celebrated by a country where people like me is systematically denied their basic right to live and love openly ” he said then.
that same year, Miller announced that a teenager had tried several times to commit suicide, before declaring gay.
And since then has openly spoken of their fight in Hollywood as an actor hide their sexuality
Miller ends her letter with a message for his readers. “If you or someone you know is suffering, there is help available Look for it.. Send a text. Send an email … Someone cares. They are waiting to hear. “
And publishes a list of organizations for prevention
on Tuesday suicide., the LAD Bible published on his Facebook page an apology to the actor.
“ We mean that we act very, very bad. Mental health is not a joke nor a matter of ridicule, “he says.
” We certainly did not want to cause you pain remembering a time when you played back in your life. “
he adds that “cause distress and discomfort to an innocent or vulnerable person is simply not acceptable”.
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