Suicide... Is it what you think?

This week is a topic that many do not like to talk about or has someone they know who have thought about, attempted, or was successful at. Suicide is one of the things that is totally misunderstood. So let’s talk.

First of all, I would like to make it very clear; someone who is saying they want to kill themselves does not necessarily want to die. I can be very honest here and say the dying part is not what really ran through my mind when I was making plans to end my life. I was experiencing pain like I never had before. I cannot explain how deep this pain went or how completely it filled me.  I had never in my life endured such ruthless and intense pain. It enveloped every part of my being; mind, body and soul. You can’t compare it to a physical pain. Trust me, I’ve endured intense pain in my life. This was no comparison. All I wanted was it to end. The pain that was twenty four hours seven days a week had gotten way too much to bear. No, being dead was not what I was seeking. I was looking for an end to the suffering and could think of no other way to find relief. In my new video I talk about what a common misconception surrounding suicide and why it is important we shed light on this topic. Please take time to watch it and share it. We need to break the stigmas around these topics.
                                        Remember Me (link)

You may know someone who could face this reality at some point in their lives. We talked before about having the right tools in your toolbox for the job. Educating ourselves for even the possibilities of needing them is key. Here is a good place to begin or continue to grow your wisdom.
                           When a Friend is Feeling Suicidal (link)