How would you handle it?
Would you embrace them? Would you thank them for trusting you with something so personal? Would you tell them how happy you are that they are still here? Would you tell them how much you love them? How much God loves them?
These are all of the things I wish I'd done, now - looking back.
I wish I'd said and done all of those things.
I didn't though.
Instead, my heart filled with pain and I got sucked into the emotion of the suicides I've lived through, and in an almost scolding manner asked WHY they didn't call me? Why didn't they come to me, knowing I'd listen?
Why didn't they call to me?
Looking back now, even though I didn't mean it that way - it sounds a little selfish.
In my deep fear and pain in the words I'd just heard, I'd forgotten how hard it is for someone in the midst of struggle to reach out and say, "Help me, I'm drowning."
I'd forgotten...
Depression is a bitch!
NO - Depression IS Satan.
Depression will tell you that no one loves you.
Depression will tell you that you don't matter.
Depression will tell you that no one cares.
Depression will tell you that everyone is better off with out you.
Depression will tell you that it's hopeless.
Depression LIES.
I am here to tell you that you ARE loved.
I am here to tell you that you DO matter.
I am here to tell you that I, among many others, DO care.
I am here to tell you that it is NOT hopeless.
You are loved, you matter, you are worthy,
It is NOT hopeless.
I am here to tell you that He is not done with you yet.
I am here to tell you that life without you would create a giant hole for the rest of us left behind.
I am here to tell you that your life is a great and shining beacon of joy and hope.
To my friend, please allow me to start over.
I love you. You are special and important to me.
Thank you for coming to me and sharing something so private with me.
I am so thankful that you are still here.
I know how difficult this is for you.
I am and will always be here for you.
Depression is Satan, the master trickster. The master liar.
Depression doesn't get to win.
God isn't done with you yet.
...And neither is anyone else.
Lots of love,
Jenn
** If you are struggling with depression or suicidal thoughts, please do not suffer in silence.**
I know it's hard to reach out - but PLEASE REACH OUT!
Someone does love you. Someone will miss you.
You DO make a difference.
You DO make a difference.
Whatever pain you are suffering never goes away.
It simply passes on to those you leave behind.
You are loved.
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Thank you for this! So many people suffer in silence, thinking they are all alone. I am glad you shared this on #BlogDiggity today :) I will be sharing this on my personal page. You just never know. Like I said....silence. Someone may need to hear this today.
ReplyDeleteLately, I have read many posts and comments about people being depressed. Lord knows I've also had my own share of this in my lifetime. It's powerful and NO FUN to experience (to say the least). This is a piece that many people NEED to read! Thanks for taking the time to encourage others and spread love they may not feel is coming from elsewhere. A great read! Thanks for sharing on BlogDiggity!
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