the question i seem to keep coming back to as I try to survive another day imprisoned in my mind, body, house, bed. most days in too much pain physically or emotionally to function but have continued to fight my deepest desires and desperation at times because of ‘family’ even though I rarely see them as I try to spare them of me. literally the only comfort I have is knowing they dont see my pain, and I dont burden them.I cant accept being broken once was just emotionally but now chronic pain has taken my only ability to contribute to community and family or work or stay busy enough to distract from my mind. There is no place left to run when mind and body are broken.so yes ive mastered surviving and have grown more resentful that I feel that obligation to not hurt anyone, but even after 12 years of every medication, every treatment including ECT twice my psychiatrist is even in agreement that I have done everything and we have talked about self deliverance options, but as I sit here again planning my will HATING myself for being so selfish that I still consider/want that when I can FEEL the pain and questions family/kids will have to live with and be impacted by. so I keep trying to survive another lonely minute, hour, day.I know which is worse FOR ME and that is living this life, but which is worse for my family? since I rarely see them anyway and they would get life insurance money that would help greatly, would they really want me to live in this much pain? I cant imagine causing them pain just to alleviate mine but after this many years of deterioration and distance I sometimes convince myself that they wouldnt even know. i wish i could ask them honestly, which is worse…?
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Why don’t you ask them then? You could make it your last pilgrimage. They of course, will never understand. But, who knows what you will find by reaching out to them. By being honest about the huge struggles you’ve faced alone. And, if one day you do choose to end that suffering. Then they will know why… That may also help to reduce the impact on them… Nobody is here to help you but you. So, if your life is so painful that you can’t carry on – then find a way to make what is left of it beautiful. Don’t sit in your house and add all of your own punishment and turmoil to the physical and mental ailments you have… Go and live – really live. Take a risk. Have a dance. And share your story. What better things have you got to do?