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It's Life Or Death

Facing the silent killer.

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It's Life Or Death
Amy Ruschen

She was scared of her own thoughts.
She didn't want to be selfish.
But is there any other choice?

Life seemed to be passing her by.
Dark thoughts lived inside of her mind.
But is there any other choice?

She knew no on could help her now.
She had been silent far too long.
But is there any other choice?

Afraid to speak about her fear.
Then tried to hide her fading smile.
But is there any other choice?

Life didn't look hopeful to her.
No future or dreams in her mind.
But is there any other choice?

The moment came to say goodbye.
She had to do it - end her life.
But is there any other choice?

The act came from desperation.
Due to silence that she held in.
But is there any other choice?

The attempt did not take at all.
She stopped to cry out for help.
Is there any other choice?

She realized things she'd leave behind.
But there was still that pain inside.
Is there any other choice?

Time went on and she tried to heal.
Life wasn't perfect, but she knew:
There really is another choice.

To survive and then move along.
Escape pain one day at a time.
There really is another choice.

Speak out about the troubles faced.
She saw that life was a true gift.
There really is another choice.

She built herself back up again.
Deciding to continue life.
There really is another choice.

The dark times are over for her.
Her life - a beautiful story.
There really is another choice.

Because she spoke out when she did.
Her future is bright and hopeful.
There really is another choice.

The silent killer takes your life.
So stop and always remember:
There really is another choice.

She has faced the silent killer.
Stopping herself- so she'd have life.
There really is another choice.

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