![]() I understand this but don’t know how I could possibly try to fix it ignorance is bliss in that way. I know I can’t go back and if I could I couldn’t do anything I still wouldn’t know because sometimes we don’t want people to know. Because like everyone else I wonder why I didn’t see it and fool myself into believing I could’ve changed things but unlike everyone else I know this isn’t true. This brochure can help you, a friend, or a family member learn more about the warning signs of suicide, ways to help. When a person dies by suicide, the effects are felt by family, friends, and communities. Suicide is a leading cause of death in the United States and a major public health concern. It’s more understood - and for me that’s what makes it hurt the most. Frequently Asked Questions About Suicide. ![]() To feel and imagine a friend’s suicide is so different for someone who struggles with chronic suicidal thoughts. I’ve been cut to my core in a way that I never expected or fathomed. I knew this but I had never felt the affect before. I knew that it would affect my loved ones in irreversible ways. I have never attempted or seriously planned a suicide attempt because I knew I couldn’t leave my family. ![]() It’s weird how that worked out - morbidly ironic that it took his suicide to shock me into living.Īs someone who has struggled with suicidal ideation for over a decade, I had gotten used to only thinking about my place in the world and the pain I felt. The night before I heard about his suicide, I contacted the suicide hotline without anyone knowing. I have struggled a long time with my kind heart. I think I am one of these people - with a kind heart. Sometimes I think the world isn’t ready for people with truly and deeply kind hearts.
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