Hello, inspiring humans-
Today, I am pleased to bring you the first installment of my suicide prevention series. September is the month dedicated to spreading awareness regarding suicide. I can not stress enough the importance of normalizing conversations around suicidal ideation, attempts, survival, and loss of loved ones. Do not be ashamed or feel guilty for having these thoughts. Whether you are here because you lost someone, you have attempted or thought about suicide, or just because you have stumbled across this post. Welcome, I hope this short series meets you where you are.
The profound impact of words. Whether it be quotes, affirmations, the wisdom of survivors, or simply lines that articulate one's own unspoken thoughts. The power that words hold over our minds is immense. I view words as my thoughts given a form or symbol, letters transforming into something far more substantial as they sink into our minds. They are not just strings of letters, but a pathway for understanding, validation, and emotional resilience. I believe in their power to reshape the mind, which inspired me to compile a collection of relatable, honest, and powerful words and voices that have, time and again, brought a little bit of light on the darkest of days.
Words and Thoughts
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- “Suicide doesn’t end the chances of life getting worse; it eliminates the possibility of it ever getting better.”
- “Suicide isn't losing a battle to live. It's losing the epic fight against a mind that begs you to die.”
- “It never occurred to me that one day I would wake up sick and never fully get better.”
- “The epic story of tomorrow can’t be written if it ends today.”
- “The bravest thing I ever did was continuing my life when I wanted to die.”
- “I don’t think I really wanted to die, I just wanted every bit of pain to fade away, to finally catch the break I deserved.”
- “One more tomorrow.”
- “This life. This night. Your story. Your pain. Your hope. It matters. All of it matters.”
- “That girl on the bathroom floor. Rock bottom just means crisis. It is not the end. Life does not evict us from anything unless it’s inviting us to something better.”
The weight of certain words can be heavy, a profound weight I've carried myself. Yet, in their raw honesty, I've found a strange, dark peacfulness. In my darkest hours: when sprawled on a bathroom floor, consumed by a bottle, lost in the state of intoxication, numb from pills I shouldn't have touched, or trapped for days in the suffocating cave of my own thoughts of death. I would often encounter deep, gut-wrenching phrases. For a fleeting moment, they offered a painful but dark kind of peace. These weren't just words; they were distant screams from others who had faced similar darkness and, against all odds, had found a way back and survived the experience.
My life at that time was defined by failed attempts, self-harm scars, and the vacant gaze of a broken person. But I kept returning to those captivating narratives of survival. Eventually, my dark peace snapped, and I admitted the terrifying truth: it was soon going to be too late. I broke down, reaching for the help I so desperately needed. Today, I stand here with the immense privilege of sharing my story, a testament that the darkness, though ever-present, ultimately did not win.
I will leave you with this: Every decision you make affects the lives of those around you. While it may not always be clear, your very presence undeniably makes the world a better place. If not for yourself, then for the hopeful child you once were, who deserves to see their journey continue and flourish. You are always significant; your life is unique and a blessing.
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