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Third Place
Empathy Poetry Contest
Sponsor: JCB Brul

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Suicide ideation is painful ~ I am not here to judge you

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FJ Thomas

Date: 12/18/2022 5:31:00 PM

No one should take it upon themself to judge another. Especially someone who may have only needed someone to simply understand. Powerful Anaya!

I Am Anaya
Date: 12/20/2022 8:50:00 AM

FJ, your understanding means a lot me, spread the message to others. There fare 4 more steps to follow. Thank you for your visit, appreciate it! Anaya

Jeff Kyser

Date: 10/8/2022 6:56:00 PM

No, no judging, just a bear hug. Well said

I Am Anaya
Date: 11/22/2022 5:04:00 PM

Thanks, Jeff!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/4/2022 1:27:00 PM

Congrats, and what a cool animation with it

I Am Anaya
Date: 10/4/2022 7:43:00 PM

Andrea glad you got through! Thanks, and congrats to you!

Robert Gorelick

Date: 10/4/2022 12:04:00 PM

Congratulations Anaya, on your win! Robert

I Am Anaya
Date: 10/4/2022 7:44:00 PM

Thank you, dear Robert!

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 10/4/2022 11:49:00 AM

- A great line written about empathy - ... congratulations on your win :) -

I Am Anaya
Date: 10/4/2022 7:44:00 PM

Thanks, Sunshine Smile!

Tania Kitchin

Date: 10/2/2022 6:51:00 AM

Anaya, a powerful poem, best of luck in the contest!

I Am Anaya
Date: 10/3/2022 1:26:00 PM

Thank you, Tania! Anaya

Deb M

Date: 9/30/2022 12:30:00 AM

Such a sad situation to be in….feeling so desperate you feel the only way to end your pain is death. I will never judge a person who takes their own life…they must be a place of such despair and loneliness….it’s heartbreaking. Well said lovely Anaya! Debx

I Am Anaya
Date: 9/30/2022 1:59:00 PM

It is painful and there are those who can't "snap out of it," if there is such a thing. A friend told me that they hate that term, we shouldn't use it..."Snap out of it" if a physical disability, it would be the same way you can't snap out of a migraine I'm told.

Rico Leffanta

Date: 9/29/2022 11:36:00 AM

I posted a photo on flickr of an old man who jumped from the 21st floor to end his pain? He landed feet-first, his legs broke off at the knees penetrating his belly fat which exploded everywhere. Suicide is not an answer! Aloha!

I Am Anaya
Date: 9/30/2022 1:55:00 PM

Aloha! Life is precious and there is so much to do in it! It's not easy to try to understand those who are suffering, you and I are such free spirits we can just walk away. But there are those who can't. Another Sad Truth! Thank you for your visit Rico! ;)

Susan Lawrence

Date: 9/29/2022 6:39:00 AM

Potent and powerful dear Anaya. There is no way to know what lies in the heart and mind of one contemplating suicide. Many years ago my best friend from childhood took her life .We all miss her. Thanks for this write. Blessings, Susan :)

I Am Anaya
Date: 9/29/2022 11:03:00 AM

Suicide is strongly linked to depression. However, it is important to note that there is rarely one single cause. Susan, I am so sorry about your friend, I'm sure you did all you could. Thanks for the visit! Warmest regards, Anaya

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 9/29/2022 4:47:00 AM

Indeed! We are nearing my dear nephew’s birthday then October 31st the anniversary of his suicide. He is missed. Thank you for this posting :/

I Am Anaya
Date: 9/29/2022 10:55:00 AM

So sad. It has to be hard on your family, Kim. Thank you for your visit, and you are so welcome!

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 9/29/2022 3:46:00 AM

How true we should never judge.

I Am Anaya
Date: 9/29/2022 11:15:00 AM

Thank you, Victor. It is the 2nd step of what to do in a high-risk case of suicide. We need to have empathy!

Unseeking Seeker

Date: 9/29/2022 2:16:00 AM

Beautiful words … well said Anaya

I Am Anaya
Date: 9/29/2022 10:53:00 AM

Thank you, Unseeking Seeker for your kind words! Unfortunately, people do not know about the 5 steps you should take immediately, at the risk of self-harm.

Vickey Rhymer

Date: 9/28/2022 8:53:00 PM

Only to comfort and get you the help needed.

I Am Anaya
Date: 9/29/2022 10:38:00 AM

You get it Vickey! Not judging is part of the steps we need to take. Thank you for your visit! I Am Anaya