There are people you havent met yet, lives you havent changed, experiences that you oughta have.
And moments you’re gonna wanna be a part of.
Theres something about saying even the word that makes people uncomfortable.
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No wonder people dont want to ask for help.
In the US its thetenth leading cause of death.Its right after Kidney Disease and right before Blood Poisoning.
On average 38,000 people take their lives every year.
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The highest cause is from a firearm.
105 Americans will die every day.
Thats 1 every 12 minutes.
But more than just statistics these are people.
These are parents and friends and classmates.
To the person contemplating suicide,
I know you dont think anyone cares.
I know you think you are a burden.
I know you think everyones lives would be easier if you werent here.
And if you follow through with it, you might not live to regret it.
But theres someone who has.
The reality was everyone cared.
I just couldnt see it.
The milasecond my hands left the rail it was an instant regret.
I remember thinking no one is going to know I didnt want to die.
Understanding the difference between your depressed voice that leads to these suicidal thoughts and your actual voice is vital.
The real you is the one people love to be around.
The person you like when you look in the mirror.
You make this choice and you change their entire lives forever.
You arent a burden.
And after the funeral, all they think of is how they were to blame for all of this.
Why didnt they see the signs?
Why didnt they act accordingly?
The pain they feel in your absence will never go away.
It might feel like it is.
And it might feel like you cant beat this but it’s possible for you to.
Youve beat it every day up to this point.
There is a strength within you that people dont even realize when they look at you.
There is this strength within you, you dont even realize.
But you have to keep fighting.
Because beyond these really tough days are better ones.
And just take it one day at a time.
Dont be the empty seat your family wishes wasnt at Thanksgiving.
Dont be the Christmas gifts your mom cant buy.
Dont be the invite to a wedding that cant be sent.
Dont be the day that changes your families lives forever.
Dont be the birthday they cant celebrate.
You are needed.
Even on those days, it doesnt feel like you are alone.
Peoples lives are better because you are here.
They are people who need you here.
There are people who need you to keep fighting.
I know how hard it is.
But you havent lost yet.
You are strong enough to beat this.
National Suicide Prevention Line 1-800-273-8255.
