A New List
Today I thought about the ways I could kill myself. A mental list formed in my mind.
Topic: suicide
Sometimes We Don’t Show Concern Until It’s Too Late
In life, there are often times when we don’t always know what to do or say.
My Son Died by Suicide, and I Don’t Know Why
July 27, 2019, began as an unremarkable summer day.
Stay Another Day
When I was 27, I downed a bottle of sleeping pills.
If You Want to Find Healing, Sometimes You Have to Stop Looking For It
Redefining Success in Order to Stay Alive
I lived on a hamster wheel, in constant fear that I would lose everything I had earned if I dared to stop and take a break.
Courage and Compassion
How do we hold onto hope, when everything seems bleak?
Your Future is Worth Sticking Around For
I still have days where I struggle with simply existing.
The Story Of My Life
The story of my attempted suicide wasn't the entire story of my life...
Recovery Doesn’t Have an Expiration Date
Suicidal thoughts and self-harm urges do not define me. The ups and downs of my recovery do not define me. The worry that I'm disappointing my family does not define me.
No Moments Are Worthless
I made this for you, friend. I hope it reminds you that no moments are worthless.
Growing up I Often Heard “Therapy Is for White People”
I didn’t understand why he fell silent when I cried or the blank look that overtook his face when I had a breakdown. I didn’t understand his resistance to things like therapy and psychiatry.
