Hi everyone,
I wanted to share my story. My niece Anne took her life on March 30, 2015. She attempted the first time on February 10, 2013. I have no answers and we are at a loss. She left behind 3 beautiful young daughters. They are very strong girls but they miss their mom more than anything. She was the happiest person, but also the saddest. They always want to help others feel like they are loved. They made a suicide awareness video called “you are never alone”. They wanted to let others know you are loved way more than you could ever imagine. If you could, please watch – and if you like, please share.
Our goal is to let people know, you are never alone. Just reach out. Thank you – Annie’s Aunt Barbara
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Hi. Thanks for posting this.
Sometimes it can be difficult to reach out. Perhaps some, like me, have had experiences that lead the, to withdraw from much of society. Isolation isn’t a friend… and I know that well. On a logical level, I know that asking for help is the right thing to do. It’s what I suggest and encourage others to do in moments of darkness. There are always people who care. Emotionally, however, I’m not sure why people would care about me in particular. I’ve had a few chances and a variety of things, mental illness or otherwise, have derailed the train. My isolation, depression, etc. have brought me back to being homeless… which is my current status. At a certain point, it is what it is.
Each day, literally, I’m reminded of resources that are out there. I’m fortunate, perhaps, to have people who check on me. While I often dismiss the checks on me because they’re paid to do it, a part of me does recognize what could happen if they weren’t.
I would never encourage others to adopt the “It is what it is” mindset because, ultimately, it can always change. Sometimes it’s hard to see that. Not seeing it doesn’t mean it won’t happen.
With all this said… Thanks, again, for posting this.
> experiences that lead “them”
I am so sorry for your loss. This is a very touching video. I pray that your family finds comfort and healing.
I am sorry to hear about the loss of your niece. I know it hurts to lose a loved one in this way and its very sad for her children also. I really hope that the kids that she left behind will not be drastically devastated by this. I don’t know wht I would have done if one of my parents died this way when I was a child. I probably wouldn’t be able to understand the situation and of course would be hurt by it.
Well I hope you and your family can pull together and continue on.
Thanks for sharing your story and the video.
I’ve reached out and people don’t help me. They can’t. I’m f***ed.
Sorry for your loss.
To AKB92388,
First I’m sorry about your mom. She has 2 very lovely daughters. I don’t know how she went from being the happiest caring person to one that thought her life was so bad and a burden to family and friends.
I can tell you once you get that lost / low you can’t see any future or have any hope of life getting better. Yes, I’m speaking from experience. In fact this past weekend I even posted a note out here to that effect. I don’t have many friends left. I’ve either alienated or have driven them away with what I’m going through. All it does is make it harder to fight the battle of staying here. It gives me more reasons on the plus minus column of life of why not to stay around any longer. I don’t know if your mother felt the same, but I can tell you she felt so low that ending her own life was the only solution.
I’m sorry I’m having a hard time finishing this. I’m choked up and teary eyed over your mom. It looks like she had everything you want in a life. I think of your mom, the nurse, mother of 2 beautiful daughters and a friend; I ask myself if she couldn’t make it how am I going to make it?
It is a great video. My best and may God bless you and keep you.