What Happened to the Adults on this Site??

I think PureHatred makes a good point. Why not have two similar sites for different age groups. Sometimes the posts read like journal entries. Please use a journal if you don’t already and post here the types of things that you’d really like feedback on or that might have more universal appeal (vs. so and so didn’t call me back so I cut myself).

Good point, Xx!

Wow! This was a very emotional exchange but it seems like an important one. I was a suicidal teenager, so of course I understand the need for the site. But when I was a teenager, there did not exist multiple avenues for telling people your personal problems. (Of course what’s often lacking is access to good professionals to listen).

In our current culture, from “reality” and dysfunctional family exploitation shows to tweeting, there has become a blurring of what’s private and what’s public; what’s weighty and what’s trivial; what’s immediately important to convey and what can wait. When news of a bombing can follow a tweet about a favorite song, it can be awfully hard to know what to pay attention to and what matters.

Maybe I was wrong about the need for two sites. I learn from teenagers too, like the ones who have lost a parent to suicide.

Back to my earlier thought: writing in a journal can be helpful. It can help with reflection and impulse control and lead toward something constructive, like problem-solving. We’ve become a culture of people with poor impulse control and short attention spans. You can write a post or email in a moment of anger, and then regret for years ever having written it. Please let’s all try to use this site (which is after all only a tool), to convey what really matters, as honestly as we can, while respecting others.

XxBlood–would you like to correspond via email? satire3002@gmail.com. I will search for your other comments and/or posts.

XxBlood, I understand your hesitation about telling your story. and if it’s anything like mine, it might seem too long and convoluted to do justice in an email.

I called the Samaritans in UK this morning and had all the time in the world to explain my situation and feelings. this is the second time I’ve called them. They have been excellent listeners/empathizers, helped me to clarify my thoughts and feelings, did not give advice unless asked, did not call police, did not try to talk me out of suicide, understood completely my need to have a method at my disposal to give me a sense of control if nothing else. Maybe they could be an option for you along with this site?