I Saw The Signs But Was In Denial
Her life was spiraling out of control.
She began over drinking alcohol.
She slept all day.
She began losing weight rapidly.
Her sex life became reckless.
She always felt anxious.
She lost friends and became a loner.
She constantly fought with family.
She had drastic mood swings.
Her appearance was declining.
She had strong resentment to others.
She said she felt like she was becoming a burden to others.
She often spoke about the afterlife and how this life sucks.
She never said she wanted to end her life, but the signs were there.
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In the dimly lit apartment where she found solace, Sonya’s descent into despair unfolded. Her life, once filled with promise and laughter, had turned into a relentless battle against her inner demons. Each day blurred into the next, marked only by the empty bottles that accumulated on her nightstand. Amidst the chaos, an old, weathered diary lay hidden beneath piles of discarded dreams. Its pages held cryptic messages, fragments of a soul in turmoil. As Sonya’s grip on reality slipped, she began to pen verses that hinted a cry for help in the form of poetry. Her once-vibrant circle of friends watched helplessly as she withdrew from their lives, like a fading star into the darkness. They tried to reach out, but she built impenetrable walls even to those who cared deeply for her.
One evening, Sonya stumbled upon an old photo album. As she scrolled through sepia memories, tears streamed down her face. She reminisced the joy and laughter that had once been her life. In that moment of vulnerability, she contemplated. The bottle of Prozac, her grim companion, sat on the nightstand before her. The letter to her family lay nearby, untouched. The choice hung in the balance, a poignant pause in her tragic narrative.
September is Suicide Awareness Month and Sonya’s story is a haunting reminder of the importance of recognizing the signs and extending a lifeline to those in need.
This testament signifies the profound impact that understanding, compassion, and timely intervention can have in suicide prevention.
If these warning signs apply to you or someone you know, get help as soon as possible, particularly if the behavior is new or has increased recently.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline? Call or text 988 Chat at 988lifeline.org
Crisis Text Line? Text “HELLO” to 741741
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