To the Broken, You are not Alone

To The Broken, You Are Not Alone

About This Poem

“I myself have struggled with depression and attempted suicide. Many people in my family, and many of my friends as well. I know the pain that is being experienced. I know times are tough. I’ve seen those tears in your eyes, the hurt. I’ve been there. Feeling so terrible you feel empty and can’t eat. I know. However, light is coming to get you out of this darkness, just keep fighting. Much love to all of those that are hurting.”

Dear Survivors,

I know you are angry. I know you are sad. I know you feel hopeless in this small world. I know you feel alone, because so many people in my family have been there too. I know because of all my friends in high school that came to me, because they had no where else to go. You believe you have no one, but trust me you do. I don’t know who you are, but I care. You are someone that is looking for help, and I am here for you. You are broken, and you don’t deserve this pain you are feeling. If you are trying to hide your depression, don’t. It’s not an uncommon thing. You aren’t weird because of it. You are special because you have been fighting a battle that so many people have not won. Losing is not an option. You can do this. Art Buchwald once said, “Don’t commit suicide, because you could change your mind two weeks later.” My cousin is sixteen years old, and wanted to give her life up because her boyfriend thought she was cheating, her mother had her doing all the work around the house, while her and her sons sat on their bottoms doing nothing, and if she refused she was beaten. Her brothers were allowed to do whatever they wanted with no consequence, but she felt as if she couldn’t breathe without getting screamed at. She was also being bullied at school. She was caught cutting her wrists by our mamaw, and luckily got her to the hospital in time. She stayed there for a few days, and my mamaw took her in. My cousin told them what was going on, and now she lives with her and is so glad she didn’t take her own life. To sum that all up, tell someone. Talk to someone and if you don’t have anyone call 1(800)273-8255. That is the Suicide Prevention Life Line. There is always someone to talk to. Believe me. I have so many disturbing stories. I have seen more than any average girl should, but I have seen suicidal people come close to ending it, and choosing to put suicide down. I am so proud of how far they have become now. If you are reading this, you are not alone. The Suicide Prevention Association says, “Tough times don’t last, tough people do. Everybody wants to be a diamond, the more it is cut, the brighter it sparkles. Remember diamonds are created under pressure from dirty coal.” You might see your future as dark and full of sadness, but once you find yourself with hope. Your future can be whatever you want it to be.