I’m 49 years old and have had suicidal ideation since I was about 9. I’ve had a lifetime of therapy, over 23 years of 12-step meetings, and almost 20 years of anti-depressants. I have many friends, I’m a licensed attorney, and I have the most charming house. Most important of all, I have the most awesome kid. When I read that I should not commit suicide because “things will get better,” I assure you, in many respects things couldn’t get any better. However, the effects of child abuse are incurable and life-long and after being alive for almost half a century, I am confident that things, fundamentally, will not “get better.” Currently, my plan is to wait another six years until my daughter turns 18 and then leave. I’ve held on this long.
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When she turns 18 don’t you think she will need you even more? I know its hard and sometimes things don’t get better but try talking to your daughter and other family members and see if there is any way they can help you. At first you may feel uncormfortble addressing the subject with your family but I think they will support you through it.
If the Universe had seen fit to give me a supportive family from the outset, I wouldn’t be on this website. Hopefully, the next time around things will be better.
Yes but think about her. She will need you throughout her life no matter what she says or does. Having a parent always there is something everyone needs but not everyone gets. Just think long and hard about how she would handle losing you or how she will be after you are gone.
Yes but think about her. She will need you throughout her life no matter what she says or does. Having a parent always there is something everyone needs but not everyone gets. Just think long and hard about how she would handle losing you or how she will be after you are gone.
Yes but think about her. She will need you throughout her life no matter what she says or does. Having a parent always there is something everyone needs but not everyone gets. Just think long and hard about how she would handle losing you or how she will be after you are gone.
I didn’t mean to post that five times my phone is acting weird. Sorry :l