When you think
it is over, when
hope has faded
not to be back again.
When everything
seems blacker than white
and you can’t find
the strength to fight.
When you have lost
all living will…
See the good side,
There’s still someone to kill.
Most of us have thought about it, at some stage of our life. A lot of people come to the bloggosphere to share their pain, try to understand their inner demons, and get some comfort. A lot of people.
I wish there were magic words to soothe aching souls.
Unfortunately, there aren’t. But one thing is for sure… As long as you are there, there is hope.
So if you are there, having these dark, painful thoughts, talk about it! Call a friend, a family member, a helpline. Write it on your blog, write to a fellow blogger, write to me… But reach out before doing what can’t be undone.
You are worth it!
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Haunting work … and a very warm and true sentiment. x
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Thank you, Eleanor 🙂 Unfortunately, when people face these dark thoughts, they easily forget that as long as there is someone left to kill, there is also someone left to save! xx
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Yes! I wish my friend had done this very thing. Maybe he’d still be here. 😔
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Same here… And if I hadn’t, I probably wouldn’t be typing these words.
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He gave us no indication he was even considering something like that. Just poof, gone. Such a shame. If only he’d have talked with us. Over 25 years ago now and still breaks my heart.
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Yeah… Time doesn’t heal that kind of pain. I still cry everytime I sit and think about it…
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Sucks.
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Yup. Here’s to hoping it never happens again…
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😊
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pertinent post, so many have such deep sorrow that they feel they can no longer climb out but everything passes and if they seek professional help they will find the light again 🙂
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Thank you, Kate 🙂 If this can help at least one person to find the strength to reach out, my job will be done!
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exactly, that’s the best you can do and you wrote it so well!
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🙂 You are too kind! *hugs*
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na just honest 🙂
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🙂 🙂 🙂
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Great message!
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Thank you 🙂 Always a tricky matter to talk about…
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Jolly good!
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Thank you very much 🙂 And a warm welcome to The Cove! I hope to see you around again soon… xx
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I love it, I was touched and you write so well with added twists, it even made me laugh at the end.
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Thank you for the kind words 🙂 It is always such a pleasure to know that my words can touch someone… especially with such edgy matters…
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You have me this time. This piece is far too touching (and witty – a good combination) for me to interfere with.
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🙂 Thank you for the kind words… I am a sucker for “witty”, so your comment has hit soft spot 🙂
I lost one of my best friends to suicide years ago, and every once in a while, I can’t help wondering “what if…”
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The ‘what if’ emotion is one not unfamiliar to me. A carry around guilt relating to a friend who did likewise. I had no idea that he was in trouble. Perhaps because I never thought to ask.
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He might not have told you, even if you had asked… Personally, I try not to feel guilty, but to be as aware and open as possible now, so it doesn’t happen again. *fingers crossed*
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Great writing.
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Thank you Dewy 🙂 I am really glad you enjoyed it! xx
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THANKS CYRANNY. I NEEDED TO HEAR THIS TODAY. ❤ I REALLY REALLY DID. LIZ
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You’re very welcome Liz 🙂 I hope you’re doing good today? xx
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I’m doing a lot better than I was earlier this morning. Feeling much brighter now. Thank goodness because I couldn’t cope with another day of feeling down and depressed and self-destructive XXX
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CHECK OUT CYRANNYS POST. IT WAS JUST WHAT I NEEDED TODAY. ❤ LIZ
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Thank you Liz 🙂 *hugs*
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Hugs to you too my friend
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I wanted to say I can relate. Have been struggling a lot lately, but this poem expresses so well that as long as we’re alive, ther eis hope.
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Thank you for your comment, Astrid! I hope things get better for you soon… xx
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Reblogged this on Its good to be crazy Sometimes and commented:
Love this
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Thank you Trina! xx
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Most welcome, I loved it alot
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