I would have never shared my story with you. I would have kept it to myself all my life, as much as I could.
But with the recent news of suicide increasingly taking the lives of young people across the world, I had to say something. Some words of encouragement in hopes it could stop even one person from taking their life… in hopes it could help someone to know how much they matter.
If you’re reading this, you’re probably considering ending your life. I can relate to you. I know how you probably feel. You feel like there is no hope and that the world is on your shoulders. You probably feel alone and like no one understands what you’re battling. You may feel like there is this heaviness on you, but you don’t know how to get rid of it… how to navigate the sadness that you feel within… I know. I’ve been there.
When I was a teen, I suffered from suicidal thoughts. It was the hardest time of my life. Trying to explain it, trying to overcome it, it felt like it was never going to end. Nothing in life seemed worthwhile. A lot of things added to it. I was bullied, I felt really depressed, suffered from anxiety, and I felt so unsure of why I was here. To feel some sense of relief, I tried cutting, but that only added to my pain and the concern of those around me. After talking with counselors and my family, somehow I overcame this time. I credit overcoming this to God and seeking help. If it had allowed this time to engulf me, I couldn’t now write this letter of encouragement to you today.
In my most darkest time, I had to realize that my life did matter.
I had to fully hold onto this notion deep within my soul. I knew I needed help and I wanted it. In my darkest time, I couldn’t be ashamed of seeking it. I had to release myself from the stigma of everything I felt, and find away to move pass it. The thing is, when you are in that moment of sadness, of contemplating whether or not you want it all to end, you have a choice. A choice of believing that your life matters and this period of your life is only temporary. It’s only temporary. Don’t allow yourself to think any differently.
You have so much ahead of you. So much happiness and dreams that have yet to be achieved. Don’t steal that from yourself. Don’t allow yourself to believe your life doesn’t matter. Don’t rob those close to you and the world of everything your beautiful life has to offer. Have faith and belief that your life is worthwhile and has great meaning. You were put on this earth for the unique purpose that only your life can bring.
I know it might be hard to believe this right now. I know.
But let my story be assurance to you that one day your depression and this time of your life will pass. On day, you will look back at this time in your life and be so glad that you decided not to take your life. Let my story heal you of your suicidal thoughts. Let my story help you to know that you are not alone in what you face. Let my story remind you that everything about who you are, every experience, every pain, and every journey is beautiful. Choose to live.
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