Our God is a way-maker, miracle-worker, promise-keeper, a light in the darkness. God will put you out of any situation no matter how wide, how deep, how high, or how low it may be. It breaks my heart to see hurting people believing that ending their life is the only solution.
Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death for ages 10-24 year olds and continues to increase yearly. Speaking with suicide survivors actually reveals that a majority of them regret their decision to take their life and are thankful that their attempt was unsuccessful.
Patients so often state how “they want to die, they are a burden to their families, they are terminal anyway.” Nurses make comments after a long day such as “kill me. Shoot me. etc.” Our language has power, and we may not realize the hurt someone actually feels behind their “joking” words.
Life is so so beautiful. If you don’t see it, be around those who do. Engage yourself within nature and a healthy community. There is breath in your lungs. Joy comes in the morning.
Please, don’t wish to die.
Until next shift,
Shania
Suicide resources:
suicidepreventionlifeline.org