So. Hi. I just ended up having a 2 hour long opening up to my (step) dad about my problems as well as my suicidal thoughts. Turns out I’m not alone in my household, since he has been having these thoughts (I think. I could be wrong. He didn’t say this exactly. These are my thoughts) as well. We ended up both talking about what’s been going on and why we are having these thoughts. Here’s what I’ve gotten from this, and I hope this list helps you guys too.
- no matter how you are feeling, you aren’t alone.
- you are special. There maybe people like you, but not the exact same as you.
- someone, somewhere, cares about you deeply. The goal is to find that person.
- At the end of the day, the things that are the most important are friends and family.
- everyone is hurting in some way. Even if you are hurting more, someone is hurting more than you. It’s up to you to help them.
- always contribute something. Give 100% of your effort in something, even if it’s just one thing.
- it’s okay to feel what you feel. We live in an era where it’s accepted to be “broken” or “not okay”, and quite a few people around you are willing to talk to you, all you have to do is ask.
I hope this helps. It’s a big eye opener for me, especially since I thought my dad wasn’t going through as much as he is.
Stay strong, I’ve got your back.
MoP