This might be less true for a teen, but when I came closest - I had stockpiled the pills and considered the plans - I didn’t believe my partner knew how to take care of our dogs, which I loved.
Some years ago I read the book "Stay" by Jennifer Michael Hecht. I don't really get suicidal thoughts anymore, but it made a world of difference back then and I'm sure I'd revisit it if I ever felt I needed to. I eventually adopted R.E.M.'s "Living Well is the Best Revenge" as an anthem. That's made a big difference, too.
I had a couple of attempts, the physical pain brought me out of the psychological torment. Now I tell myself, when the black dog returns, “my brain is trying to kill me, shut up brain, you’re not the boss of me!”
I feel so for that poor child. I was bullied in school too and while I never tried suicide I had a miserable adolescence. I have lost several friends and my closest brother to suicide and it hurts to think I might have done something to help but didn't know in time.
Don't forget that you can also reach out to translifeline.org if you're a trans person who wants to chat or talk with a fellow trans person who can help. Sometimes we're not safe admitting our suicidal thoughts where police might intervene, and translifeline is that vital safety net.
This gonna be a wall of text.
Been there, done that, got the fucking t-shirt.
Threw a 00 buckshot off the side of the road 15 years ago.
That 12 gauge 00 buckshot round had a fucking primer imprint in it.
Remington 870 shotguns do not misfire.
Until they do.
and that is why I'm here.
My shotgun misfired.
Misfired.
and here I am.
I still have a bit of an issue wrapping my head around that
This might be less true for a teen, but when I came closest - I had stockpiled the pills and considered the plans - I didn’t believe my partner knew how to take care of our dogs, which I loved.
Thank you for making this post; it's really important.
Further resources: My friend/colleague Lance Preston founded the incredible Rainbow Youth Project, always going above and beyond, every last person.
https://www.rainbowyouthproject.org/
(317) 643-4888
Some years ago I read the book "Stay" by Jennifer Michael Hecht. I don't really get suicidal thoughts anymore, but it made a world of difference back then and I'm sure I'd revisit it if I ever felt I needed to. I eventually adopted R.E.M.'s "Living Well is the Best Revenge" as an anthem. That's made a big difference, too.
Thank you 💜
🥰 ❤️ 😘
Thank you for caring
I had a couple of attempts, the physical pain brought me out of the psychological torment. Now I tell myself, when the black dog returns, “my brain is trying to kill me, shut up brain, you’re not the boss of me!”
#4 for me. I bowled in a league with a guy who shot himself and lived. Lord love him, he was a walking, talking cautionary tale
preach.
I'm 28 years on the green side of the grass, all cause of professionals who got my brain back to a mostly functional bit.
Reach out- my best friend saved my life cause he came over and took my guns from me.
28 years- and more coming- cause I got help,
You can do this.
You ARE worth it.
Stay alive to spite the haters and make their lives more uncomfortable.
I feel so for that poor child. I was bullied in school too and while I never tried suicide I had a miserable adolescence. I have lost several friends and my closest brother to suicide and it hurts to think I might have done something to help but didn't know in time.
Hugs to you, CD.
Don't forget that you can also reach out to translifeline.org if you're a trans person who wants to chat or talk with a fellow trans person who can help. Sometimes we're not safe admitting our suicidal thoughts where police might intervene, and translifeline is that vital safety net.