since chapter 7 is out there’s something behind this chapter that i feel like i need to share.
in the parts where i write about rikis past with drugs, some of the things he says are actually words i heard from someone very close to me — someone who is, in real life, fighting incredibly hard to stay alive.
i know that some of these things might sound basic, you’ve probably heard characters in movies talk about drugs in the same way countless times before. but trust me, hearing those words from your own friend, knowing that they aren’t lines written for a script, but words coming from someone who is genuinely struggling to survive, hits completely differently. it makes those words feel heavier and deeper.
honestly its not that deep particularly in sonder. im spreading awareness because this could be more than just fiction.
if you’re struggling with addiction, suicidal thoughts, complicated family or parental issues, or anything else that makes simply getting through the day feel impossible, please don’t be afraid to reach out. it doesn’t necessarily have to be a professional right away. talk to someone you trust: a friend, a family member, anyone who makes you feel even a little less alone.
and if you know someone who is struggling please check in on them. stay with them, listen to them, remind them that they don’t have to fight everything alone. sometimes simply knowing that someone is there can mean more than we realize.
i know it might seem weird because i dont have a huge audience, and honestly, i dont expect this to reach thousands of people. but if even one person reads this i feel like sharing this was worth it and i’ve already accomplished something.
take care!
- ney 🤍
