hey there everyone. I hope you guys are doing well.
I have had my ups and downs.
Life is mostly good for me. Been writing and staying busy at work.
But I just want to let you guys know that I had an insane weekend.
Friday night I was having car issues so I had a friend drop me off to my job. another friend was going to drop me off at my house but a few minutes before my shift ended at 10 PM i got a call from a good friend of mine.
He was about to commit suicide. I was the last person he called and the only one who picked up.
It was an intense night to say the least.
But I'm telling you guys this to say that no matter who you are or where you are, be a good person to your friends and family.
if a friend or family member calls out of the blue, whether you have a good relationship with them or not, and whether you are aware they have struggles with mental health or not, always try to answer or call them back as soon as possible if you can't talk right then.
you never know what they are going through and if they are in need of help.
Had I not picked up my friends call, he would be dead now.
anyone with suicidal thoughts, mental health struggles and depression, ask for help from a family or friend. Its always better to ask for help and there is nothing wrong with asking for help. No one is perfect and we all need a helping hand every now and then.
Even if it is a person you haven't talked to for a long time or someone you don't know as well, if you are at that point call every single person you know. There is a far higher chance someone will pick up.
and if you can't get a hold of anyone there are hotlines that operate 24 hours to help.
If you can't get in contact with anyone then call 988.
Someone will pick up and talk to you and help you.