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Surving Suicide Made Me Stronger

I have a very sad
story to my life. 
A life of depression. 
Not feeling worthy. 
Family fights. 

I got it in my mind
that I was better off
leaving the world behind. 
Surely it would go on 
without me. 

5 attempts Later. 
It took me to see. 
The world had a lot 
to offer me. 
I began to live again. 

What could have killed 
me made me stronger.

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Laken Smith

Date: 5/11/2017 3:50:00 PM

This touched my heart on such a personal basis. You are beautiful in every way. I am so sorry you were caused such pain. I hold so much inner pain myself and I have always felt so alone..Thank you for sharing. I know it is not always easy putting our pain into words. Be blessed

Heather Brearley
Date: 7/23/2017 5:02:00 AM

Thank you so much so I took so long to get back to you. It was a tough season in my life. But I overcame it. Now if only I could overcome writer's block lol.

Gordon Alexander

Date: 5/11/2017 2:47:00 PM

I understand your well written words and feel your pain but I have learnt keep positive and positive people around you helped me as well as writing which is my release well done great work

Heather Brearley
Date: 7/23/2017 5:04:00 AM

I have learned to accept people as they are, and not try to fight for change in them. That has helped me.

Dale Gregory Cozart

Date: 5/9/2017 5:50:00 PM

very profound. indeed it's when we are at our worst we find the strength we never knew we had. Bravo.

Heather Brearley
Date: 7/23/2017 5:04:00 AM

Amen to that! Thank you!

Teddy Kimathi

Date: 4/12/2017 4:25:00 AM

Hi Heather. Your survival is a sign that life has a lot to offer you, in ways you could never imagine. Stay strong, and know that many people support you, and understand all what you're going through.... Thank you for being alive for yourself, and us all!! *^_^*

Heather Brearley
Date: 7/23/2017 5:04:00 AM

Thank you so much Teddy!

Madeleine Loggia

Date: 4/10/2017 3:36:00 PM

I read this poem with a lot of happiness that you are still with us and that your attempts failed and you have found reason to stay on this earth and experience more of what life has to offer you. I have been a bystander to a sibling who went through a suicidal period, it was one of the most gut wrenching experiences of my life, because I felt so powerful to help him. I appreciate your openness to write about such a heartbreaking truth. Thank you

Heather Brearley
Date: 4/10/2017 3:39:00 PM

Thank you so much

Madeleine Loggia
Date: 4/10/2017 3:37:00 PM

I had meant powerless (typo)

Donald Confer

Date: 4/10/2017 2:45:00 PM

Hallelujah Jesus brought us through Sis I was suicidal to but The Holy Spirit and Jesus ransomed me! Beautiful poem so strong so brace well done Bride of Jesus

Heather Brearley
Date: 4/10/2017 2:50:00 PM

Wow thank Donald

Donald Confer

Date: 4/10/2017 2:45:00 PM

Hallelujah Jesus brought us through Sis I was suicidal to but The Holy Spirit and Jesus ransomed me! Beautiful poem so strong so brace well done Bride of Jesus

Heather Brearley
Date: 7/23/2017 5:05:00 AM

Thank you so much and Amen Donald.

Ralph Sergi

Date: 4/10/2017 9:44:00 AM

Hi Heather: Forgive my horrible email. Your poems have a great sincerity and I welcome you. The past is history, The future is a mystery and today is a gift. That's why it's called the present. Eleanor Roosevelt.

Heather Brearley
Date: 4/10/2017 2:55:00 PM

No worries I never saw a horrible email but thank you for your kind words

Ralph Sergi

Date: 4/10/2017 9:39:00 AM

Hi Heather, nicety know you. Your poems have a great sincerity and I welcome you. Life is precious. Remember that theist is history, the future is a mystery and today is a gift. That's why it's called the present. Eleanor Roosevelt.

Heather Brearley
Date: 4/10/2017 2:56:00 PM

Thank you

Dave Timperley

Date: 4/10/2017 8:10:00 AM

Old Buck hit the nail square. No one has ever survived suicide, it is final. Many survive an attempt is all. If He ain't done with you, He ain't done with you. Your job is not over. You have proved that by posting here. God Bless. D.

Heather Brearley
Date: 4/10/2017 2:55:00 PM

Thank you for your kind words

Old Buck

Date: 4/9/2017 7:44:00 PM

Heather: This is no place for me to preach and I won't, but if that is a "self portrait" all I'll say is: He isn't finished with you yet. :o) Stay strong and thank you for sharing your words with all of us on the soup. oldbuck

Heather Brearley
Date: 4/9/2017 7:46:00 PM

Thank you so much