World Suicide Prevention Day: “And So I Kept Living”
"Our hope is that this statement speaks to you, that no matter what your day or week or life has been, you will choose to keep living."
"Our hope is that this statement speaks to you, that no matter what your day or week or life has been, you will choose to keep living."
"So what I want to say to you, knowing what I know now, is this: Don't allow others to judge how you heal."
"If you start to feel like you’re trapped in depression’s current, keep an eye on the shore."
"I hope you let these past three months change you. I hope you take all of these memories, lessons, and stories with you to the next chapters of your story."
"You aren't wasting time. You aren't being a burden. You aren't taking away resources from people who 'need it more.'"
"In keeping these pieces hidden, I feel like I would be endorsing the view that mental illness is something to be ashamed of and it’s just not."
"Needing help is nothing to be ashamed of and getting that help is a cause for celebration."
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"Here’s what else I’ve learned since I started telling people about my mental illness: They can surprise you."
"I know the idea of recovery is scary, but nothing is scarier than staying in this hell we’ve been allowing ourselves to live in."
"If we all spoke out, maybe we could make a difference. Maybe at least we would all stop feeling so alone."
"I wish someone had told me that I wasn’t alone, that there were literally thousands and thousands of people who were feeling the exact same way as me."
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