Keep Living

September is Suicide Prevention Month which is so important to me 💙

This is me, a little over 2 months ago. I went to Cracker Barrell, one of my favorite restaurants, with my parents. It was a good meal and I got to play checkers with my dad. I seemed happy, I even thought I was happy. But just 5 hours later, I was in the hospital and then sent to a mental health facility. I’d been to one before, which was very traumatic, so this felt like a nightmare. I often have dreams about these times, and they cause me a lot of distress.

The truth is, people may look completely normal and happy on the outside, but still be struggling deeply on the inside. Suicidal ideation is real. It may be an uncomfortable topic, but it’s a conversation we must keep having.

As for me—I still struggle every single day. But I have improved, and I’m continuing to grow. Healing isn’t linear, and some days are harder than others, but I’m learning to celebrate the small wins and give myself grace when it feels like I’ve taken a step back.

I’ve realized that growth doesn’t always mean “never struggling again.” Sometimes it simply means choosing to stay, choosing to try, choosing to reach out instead of isolating. That in itself is strength.

💛 It is okay to ask for help.

💛 It is okay not to be okay.

💛 You are loved. You matter.

If you’re struggling, please don’t believe the lies your mind tells you. Reach out. Healing starts when we open up. I promise it can get better, even when it feels impossible. Keep going. Please, choose life. 🤍

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