So its been nearly a year since I tried to kill myself. I did it at the end of last summer, swallowed three bottles of anti-depressants. I did it because I wanted to die, and I was outraged when I woke up still quite alive. However I became even more upset upon learning the level of my injuries. Apparently comitting suicide after leaving home with nowhere to go is a worse idea, particularly in northern Minneapolis. After overdosing and passing out, apparently somebody found me and proceeded to mug me, stealing my few valuables and kicking the shit out of my body.
Not only was I covered in heavy bruises, my nose, the one physical feature of mine I’ve ever seen as at least somewhat handsome, was heavily broken. I have a unusually tricky and sever bleeding disorder, leading to a host of health problems in my life. The short list includes months of hospitalizations and one genuine but temporary death, topped off with severe arthritis and other pain causing dysfunctions. But when my nose was broken last summer a fissure opened in my sinus cavity. While normally this would heal, due to my bleeding disorder it may never, and certainly hasn’t yet. Also what little beauty my face ever possessed is now gone.
My family was apparently concerned to the best of their abilities, but didn’t hesitate to seize the opportunity to blame themselves. Each of them in turn were repulsed by my less than joyous reaction to learning I survived. While coming closer together as the massive blended family we are was discussed, I was skeptical from the outset. I didn’t want to be closer, I wanted them a safe distance away before I tried again.
I was put on lithium to treat my depression. Then the county placed me on GRH funding and gave me an apartment to live in, albeit distanced from anyone I might know. I am now a burden to the economy and every tax paying citizen in Minnesota. I am the same horrid gelatinous beast I always was, though my newly marred face adds to the horror my monstrous obesity and grotesque nature already had granted me. About six months ago I was no longer able to refill my lithium because I needed to see an actual psychiatrist to have it managed. And seeing as I am the no good jobless that I am, I have no car, thus no way go to any such appointment.
Now it has been nearly a year, and I feel that this wretched existence has gone on long enough. My failure to both find a job or secure any type of funding for the college I have always been so desperate to attend, is a sign to me. I am not needed here, I am indeed not needed anywhere, and I could not even begin to believe I am wanted. While all of my peers and loved ones go on with their schooling, careers, and relationships; I reamain here, jobless, uneducated swine, never kissed by a man. I don’t care if anyone else thinks less of me for this.
Two weeks from now I will finish the job I started last year. I’m not sorry, I’ve never been sorry for anything, and I certainly won’t be for this.
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Fucking wretched people!!Truly,its awful that you were attacked. People are assholes.Thats why I hate most of them. Youre in so much pain….I feel for you.Absolutely you should not feel any concern about anyone here thinking less of you-i commend you forr your bravery in telling the truth. Keep writing.Theres more that needs telling,and you are heard here.Also-there is understanding here,which I feel is just as,-if not MORE-important . Two things-being overweight does not bar you from dating,and having a relationship.Look around online for a free service,and be honest on setting up a profile.(PoF is one) Next-if you want to go to school,go to school. Start at community college..Get a student loan-anyone can get a student loan,and living money additionally.Go fill out th paperwork(its online now) at the school.They will walk you through it. Look up Fafsa and Pell Grants..fill it out. Get money:) You can do it…if youre sick of trying,I understand,and I wish you painless passage..
I thank you for your kind words, and it is always a gift to know that one is being heard even while screeching into the darkest of nights. As for dating, the opportunity has never once been presented, It’s a bit more difficult being a homosexual than one would imagine. I am consistently told I am “the wrong kind of gay”. Long ago I accepted a life without love.
And as for school, I just had to cancel classes I had registered for this semester. This is the sixth semester I have enrolled only to have my FAFSA fall through and prove ineligible for student loans. My credit score has been ruined by outstanding hospital bills starting when I was eighteen. I no longer want to try and fail at something so simple for others.
Regardless of my suicide’s success, I have already resigned myself to a life alone, and am now certain, I shall never again attend school.
North Mpls can be rather crazy at times. It’s funny because Nordeast and the St. Thomas areas seem like nice neighborhoods and they aren’t that far away. I guess I don’t live in that area myself but I know people who do and that’s the impression I get.
“The wrong kind of gay”? I’m sorry, but that’s really one of the strangest and dumbest (no offense) things I’ve ever heard. What the hell does that even mean?
Sorry about those assholes who literally kicked you while you were down. I know saying that doesn’t mean much though. There are some awful people in this sadistic world and I feel bad that you had to run across some of them.
For what it’s worth, there’s at least one citizen who doesn’t consider you a burden.
Take care.
It makes me so angry to hear that you were beaten and robbed. I’m so sorry that happened to you.
Did the lithium/meds help at all with the depression? If so, maybe it’s worth trying to find a way to get back to a psychiatrist?
Also, wanted to say that you are an excellent writer–better than many college graduates I know.
I agree with copelessness that you are not a burden.