Squish's Storybook

Smile

Smile. Just remember to do that. Just for me, remember.

Smile. Everybody has good days, has bad days, has days that couldn't seem to be better, or even days that couldn't seem to be worse.

Smile. While you don't have the fame, the fortune, the attention that you may seek, you are loved. You have someone who loves you, whether you know it or not.

Smile. You have people who look up to you, don't let them down. Believe me, you could seem like a superhero to them.  Don't let them believe that superheros don't smile.

Smile. Life has ups and downs, sometimes it doesn't seem worth it. I know the feeling. I know it's hard.

Smile. When a down comes around bring up a smile, no matter how hard to do. 

Smile. When an up comes about don't worry about what's ahead. Live in the now, no matter what's coming next.

Smile. Someone loves you.

Smile. Someone wishes they could get to know you.

Smile. There is always a way things could be worse, just be glad it isn't happening now.

Smile. Sometimes it may not seem worth it. Don't give up. Don't give in. Find a shining light in what could be your darkest times.

Smile. Don't fake it either. False smiles crack and falter. True smiles bring about joy. True smiles could just make things better.

Smile. Without you, people would be without a daughter, without a son. Without a niece, without a nephew. Without a granddaughter, without a grandson. Without a friend. Without a sister or a brother.

Smile. Without you, there would be a hole in the hearts of those you knew.

Smile. If you chose to make this your final day, say your goodbyes to each and everyone you know. In person. See just how much they care.

Smile. You are loved.

Smile. You are beautiful.

Smile. You are kind.

Smile. You are lovely.

Smile. Remember your beauty and your grace the next time you decide to let your hope sway.

Smile. Remember how much you are loved.

Smile. You are the only you. Nobody could replace you.

Smile and remember.

Remember your grace, your beauty, your love.

Don't let these things slip your mind, even in your darkest days.

Smile, without one you may never see the light in the dark.

Smile and remember, if you don't the shining star you have yet to see may never come about.

Smile. You deserve it.

Smile because you are worth it.

***Please. If you ever feel like things aren't worth it, get help. Talk to someone. If you don't think you have anyone who will listen, call the number below. It may sound like you're out of options to some people, but these people really care. They'll listen. Get help.

Please.

1-800-273-TALK (8255)

If you think what I wrote here was meaningless or I have no idea what I'm talking about, please reconsider. I have had one real life friend commit suicide, nobody is happy when it happens. Her entire school was practically in shambles for weeks after it happened.

Nobody wants you to die. Nobody truly wants you to do anything to hurt yourself.

Please don't listen to them.

I have had a few friends - including my sister - with varying levels of depression.

It gets better. It could be worse. You can get better. There is always someone there to listen.

You are worth it, and don't you let anyone tell you otherwise.

Please get help, don't wait. If you are considering self harm or suicide, talk to someone. Hurting yourself won't help, no matter how much you think you deserve it or how unimportant you feel.***