09/04/2024
Su***de Awareness
Yall take su***de too lightly, tiptoeing around the word like it's a snake out to bite you.
It is swept under the rug, pushed to the side, ignored in fear of ‘triggering’ someone or ‘putting the thought into someone’s head,’ Sounds silly right? It is. It is okay to talk about su***de. It MUST be talked about.
A woman’s husband talked to her for hours the night before he committed su***de. He posted, “I always get the last laugh.” Before he shot himself.
My sister’s best friend spent the whole day with my sister; my sister told him she had to come home to shower and left for 17 minutes total, she came back and found him. He had shot himself in the 17 minutes that she was gone. His last post was a picture of his daughter, and the caption said, “my reason for living, but for your happiness I’d die for you.”
My mom’s friend posted, “is it okay to cry when you’re dying inside?” and was found dead hours later.
Someone shared and tagged a beautiful soul who had made their profile picture, “I’m slowly fading away and nobody is noticing.” They didn’t survive the night.
If you need to talk to someone; I’m always here, as are many others. Reach out. We can go through this together. No recovery story is perfect, no journey is really conquered without challenges. What works for me, may not work for you, and that is okay. Let’s find what work for you.
This month, we remember the lives lost to su***de, support those who have struggled with suicidal thoughts, and stand with the families and communities affected. It’s a time to raise awareness, spread hope, and share vital resources.
You are not alone. If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available. Call or text 988 to reach the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline.
Let’s come together to break the stigma around mental health and make sure everyone knows that there is hope and help available.
