I know, I know, this topic for blogs is well over done. So many people have written out their opinions abut this controversial show thats on Netflix now. I have read many of them and have found that half of the writers completely praise this show and the importance of it, and others are very shocked to find out how this show was completely over dramatic and glorified suicide.
I did watch the whole show, and I'm not going to sit here and write out my entire opinion on it, but I will tell you, I hated it. 100% hated the show in its entirety.
And now that we got that out of the way:
I need you to know,
That if you or someone you know is Suicidal, it is not a joke. People struggle with Suicidal thoughts and self harm, and they struggle in darkness and try to hide it because they feel alone. If this is you, then please hear me when I say you are not alone. Please let me repeat that, you have people here who love you, who cant imagine life without you, You. Are. Not. Alone.
I need you to know
That you are irreplaceable, and yes that sounds cheesy, and dumb. BUT it is true. The way you smile, the way your face looks when you are concentrating or deep in thought, the way your eyes move in the morning when you are being pulled out of sleep. The way you laugh, people will strain to remember the way your laugh lit up a room for years. Even the way your tears fall down your face when you are sad. These things make up pieces of who you are, they are all little quirks that make up you, No one else can have these things. Every piece of who you are, what you look like, what you love, what you're passionate about, is irreplaceable and your loved ones will cherish forever. You are an important person, you hold value, you hold weight on this earth.
I need you to know
The people here need you. You may feel like no one needs you and no one cares, but trust me when I tell you that these people you see every day need to hear your laugh and your voice. You made an impact on them and they will love you even when it feels like on one cares, even when you feel all alone, even when you feel worthless. They care about you and they need you. If something happens to you they will loose a piece of themselves and every time they laugh they will feel guilty, every time something good happens they will wish you were there to experience it.
I need you to know
You are not alone. You have people on this earth that God placed in your life for a purpose, trust them, tell them, confide in them. You need to stop telling yourself that you are a burden, or that no one cares, because that is just crap. You are not a burden, you are 100% a blessing to people and none of them would say otherwise if you were to confide in them about your struggles. You have people who love you and want to help you through this. Talk to them, reach out. You are important, this is important.
I need you to know
There are people here, organizations, who want to help you. It is a brave and noble thing to reach out for help when you need it. PLEASE don't be afraid to do so. Your story has the power to save someone else struggling with Suicide, you can be the voice that helps them come back to the light.
Suicide Hotline: 1-800-273-8255
To Write Love on Her Arms: https://twloha.com/
Please, if you or someone you know is suicidal, or even jokes about hurting themselves, take it seriously. Seek help, be a good listener, and come back to the light, we are waiting for you. Suicide and self harm is not a joke, and its time we stop acting like it is.
