Billy Corgan talks about his childhood and depression

Childhood abuse leaves Billy feeling helpless and alienated.
Unable to deal with the emotional pain,
Billy resorts to cutting and even contemplates suicide.

The success of The Smashing Pumpkins pushes Billy to come to terms with his emotions. While he still struggles, Billy now knows when to reach out for help.

Looking back, Billy realizes that it's important not to be ashamed of
yourself and to offer other people in your life a chance to lift you up

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• billy corgan
• Smashing Pumpkins
• depression
• childhood
• suicide

[AngelaBaldi]

He looks very gaunt. Hope he's alright?

[mwolfson86]

very well spoken.

[269KZoo4life]

I understand what your saying Billy. I've been there, maybe not the exact same way, but I do hear what your saying.

[rbjoseph25]

the only reason I know that's billy is because of his voice. he looks bad. But, i'll always love them.

[daydreams82]

I wonder when this interview was? He looks very skinny in this interview. He'll always be an amazing musician!!

[skylilly1]

Seems like we all got hit in the 70's! I was petrified of my Dad but I also loved him. He would listen to polkas and Foghat. I have 6 siblings and growing up catholic made it all the more confusing. We are still a dysfunctional group, it's sad yet we somehow occasionaly make it work, but it's always short lived. I cannot be a whole person around these people I call family...tragic as hell..and my Mom is gone and that's horrific forever....

[hammer95618]

Offer other people in your life a chance to lift you up............

[MrRofeliak]

Sweet. I think he's very kind to share his story and perspective.