hi everyone.
so this isn't going to be a one shot, but i needed to put this out there with all that's going on.
suicide is not the answer.
it never is, and it never will be.
though it may seem as your only escape, you have so much ahead of you and so much you could do.
you could change the world one day.
you have so much more to do, and you can't just stop now.
1. your family would be devastated
2. yours friends and peers would be heartbroken
3. you haven't fallen in love
4.you haven't gotten married
5. you still haven't had a child
6. everyone will miss you
7. your pets will be lost without you with them
8. you can publish your story and how you were strong, to prevent others from taking their lives
9. with time, it will get better, i promise
10. you still have to travel the world
11. you haven't (legally) had your first drink
12. art
13. you still need to get a tattoo
14. driving
15. concerts
16. new music
17. new tv shows/seasons of a show
18. photography
19. new books
20. new movies/movie spin offs
21. get your first pay check!
22. meet your idol
23. be fluent in a new language
24. see yourself on the path to recovery
25. sunsets
26. beach trips
27. roadtrips
28. the first snowfall of the year
29. bonfires
30. amusement parks
31. making new friends
32. meeting your soulmate
33. trying new foods
34. becoming successful as hell
35. hugs
36. kissing
37. first times
38. midnight walks
39. listening to rainstorms
40. cuddling!
41. baths/showers
42. drinking coffee/tea
43. slumber parties
44. laughing until you cry
45. flowers
46. cats
47. dogs
48. pulling all nighters.
49. proposing or getting proposed to
50. finishing your story strong
you were put on this earth for a reason. even if it doesn't seem like it, someone out there loves and cares about you with all of their heart.
your wounds will heal.
there's always a reason not too.
remember that.
if you are struggling with suicide thoughts or attempts, please, call the hotline (1-800-273-8255) or talk to any trusted adult/friend.
you will always have someone, weather it's
a parent.
a friend.
a school staff member.
a teacher.
a sibling.
an extended family member.
or even a neighbor.
i promise you, you're worth it to me and to so many more people.
with lots of love, i hope everyone stays safe and sound
-emily
