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Help - For Suicide Prevention Week Contest- Too Long For Contest
Help - For Suicide Prevention Week Contest- Too Long For Contest
When I was a young child I was raped
(molested) by a family member
That was the day that I died inside
I didn't have no self worth
I loathed life and everything it stood for
I was nothing but trash
And as the years went by I longed for death
My mission in life was to end my useless life
I would sleep all day and several times I took pills
I would drink alcohol until I passed out
I would walk outside at night all alone
I was crying out but no one heard me
They just thought I was weird and crazy
I was always labeled the odd ball
I just wanted my heart to stop
But that all changed when someone told me about God
It was first time in my life that I truly felt loved
And I saw that I was valuable and I was not trash
Then I began to realise I didn't want to die
But I just wanted to be loved and for the pain to stop
If you know anybody experiencing some of the things I did
Reach out to them and most of all listen
When they actually attempt suicide don't take it lightly
They are crying out for help and it's serious
The goal is to prevent suicide and spare their life
Please I beg of you not to think of them as weird or crazy
I believe the root of all suicides or attempts is pain
They want to be relieved of all pain and hurt
Let’s take a stand together to view suicide as a universal problem
You never know when “suicide” will come knocking at your door
9-5-17
Alexis Y.
Inspired by the Suicide Prevention contest
Copyright © Alexis Y. | Year Posted 2017
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