09/04/2021
Su***de prevention month.
September is a month that used to cause more pain than I can express. So many hard obstacles in my life occurred in September. I dreaded this month for years.
Obstacles that became so hard to face that I nearly left this beautiful life by choice to escape my pain.
I know to some of you su***de is a foreign thought that has probably never presented itself in your mind but for some, this is real, that “dark place” exists and it’s hard to escape.
I could not be more grateful for the fact that I could not find my “remedy” that day and more so for a great friend who recognized my sorrow and reached out to help. That man saved me that day.
I share my struggles on my show and with my clients not to seek attention but to let you know that if you ever find yourself in this place you’re not alone, although it feels so lonely.
There are more people willing to help you through it than you know.
Don’t give up. Our struggles are what create our strength, the sun will shine tomorrow and better days are ahead. Don’t be afraid or ashamed to reach out for help.
To those who haven’t been through this, be kind, compassionate and understand this is real to those who suffer. They have thought about it long before you find out. Please reach out, the smallest gesture could make a world of difference in their life.
To those that have been though this and conquered the thought. I am so proud of you!! Keep going. Life is good. Better days are always ahead.
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