Mental Illness Does Exist
As I reflect on that October day when I lost my brother when he ended his life in
such a tragic way. He was troubled and lonely and blue he felt unloved too and
didn’t know what to do. He had a mental Illness and thought there was many
enemies in his life and felt scared too. When I look back at his tragic death I
should of taken him more seriously on the thoughts going on in his mind. I will
tell you now what I am feeling inside Mental Illness is real don’t take the warning
signs lightly for it does exists I am so sad now for he is very missed .He ended
his own life on that October day. I was at home when I got the call. I did not
believe it was true. When I went to the police station and was directed to go in
this room. And he told me to sit down there in this chair. When he told me he
ended his life that day. It happen when he drove his car and into the creek. I can’t
believe he is out of my life. And can’t believe that it happen that way. I started
crying and could not stop. When you think of a loved one that you love so much
you take for granted that they are alive and ok and do not have that thought of the
tragic news of them dying. My brother is gone now with his loved ones who have
passed away why did he have to go at all why did he end his life that way. The
nights are lonely without him here for I love him so much and I am grieved with
despair. For I do remember the things we did together .The pain still hurts deep
down inside. I wish I can turn back the time and still have my brother by my side.
If you have someone in your life who has a mental illness look for the signs and
the way they are feeling. They may be crying out for help so take the time to listen
to them and ask them how can I help you . For I wish I can bring my loved one
back today. Don’t wait too long to do the right thing. So if they are hurting I hope
you know before it is too late. Take these thought and make up your mind for you
don’t want to run out of time. So I have decided to write you this as I am reflecting
back that October day. If you have a loved one in your life who needs you be there
for them for what I have said is true. Mental illness is real for my loved one is
gone don’t wait too long you need to be there for them you need be strong. For I
am telling the truth I know I am not wrong. Don’t take what I am saying lightly
mental illness does exist.
Copyright © Ann Wilson | Year Posted 2006
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