Today, September 10, is World Suicide Prevention Day.
And I have a message for you.
If you’re thinking about killing yourself…
If you’re thinking that life is just too hard to take…
If you’re thinking that there’s no hope, no other option…
If you’re thinking that you’re a hopeless case…
That you’re utterly worthless…
That everyone would be better off without you around…
That no one understands the depths of your pain…
That you’re just tired of trying to get through day after f###ed-up day…
That you’re all alone…
I promise you, I have thought every single one of those things. And more. Pretty recently, in fact.
And I’m still here. And I’m glad.
Life may look pitch black from your view, but I’m telling you: there is a light.
And if you need some help finding it, there are some people who can give you that.
In the U.S., the National Suicide Prevention Hotline number is 800-273-8255. Internationally, visit http://www.iasp.info to find help near you.
Believe me, I know life sucks, but I don’t know anybody who can help you get through death.
So stay here with me, and live. Let’s face this together.
Who knows? We might even end up liking it.
just drive, will you? 
Hope springs eternal. I admire your tenacity….mine too. That darkness will not be the victor.
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We have to believe that, don’t we?
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I sometimes find it amazing that I’m not in that depression-go-round. But even though I reached out for help many times, I wasn’t actually ready to receive it until now. I hope that’s not anyone else’s story, but if it is, I can attest there is help available when you’re ready. Of course, I also have to admit I do have some pretty decent insurance now that covers mental health care. It does make a difference.
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