In the past three weeks, two people close to me have lost family to suicide. Now, two young souls will never see the beauty of another sunrise, and their families will never be the same. I know how hopeless and painful your life can feel, but I know it always gets better. I also know that, at that pivotal moment, it can be impossible to see that. There is always someone who cares, someone to reach out to, even if that person is a stranger. I may be a stranger to you, but if you’re reading this, and if you ever think that you can’t go on, reach out to me. I care about you. There is so much more than the moment you are in.
Cozumel, Mexico.
Quote of the day: “When people kill themselves, they think they’re ending the pain, but all they’re doing is passing it on to those they leave behind.” — Jeannette Walls
Daily gratitudes:
Our first snow (but only because we need the moisture)
Snuggly Mr. Man
Leftover chinese food
My toasty Razorback fleece onesie
Some inner calm
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November 17, 2016 at 9:38 pm
wisewoodpidgeon
What a lovely piece – I wrote something very similar last night (scheduled to be posted 8am tomorrow morning, NZ time) -so I’m hoping that whoever it is we’ve written these pieces for, they get to read them. Who knows who that person or those people will be. Here’s to empathy and compassion x
November 17, 2016 at 9:49 pm
Seasweetie
I’ll look forward to your piece, woodpidgeon. It’s nice to know we can offer a touch of sanctuary on both sides of the globe.
November 17, 2016 at 9:50 pm
wisewoodpidgeon
I agree – whoever and where ever we are 🙂
November 21, 2016 at 1:50 pm
So Does That Mean I'm Southern
Such a thought provoking post. The Holidays can be a sad time for many people for so many different reasons. Thanks for the reminder.