My beloved daughter,
As I have always tried to make you understand, life is full of ups and downs. During the course of your life, there will be many curved balls life will throw at you – so many, you really loose count. All you can do is cope with each one as best as you can and get on with your life.
But my dear, there are times when you will feel you cannot cope with what life has thrown at you. It is at such times that I urge you to reach out for help from loved ones. We are not super human, and no person is an island. There are times when we have to lean on others for support.
Many people think that a suicide attempt is a selfish move because the person just does not care about the people left behind. I can tell you that when a person gets to that point, they truly believe that their loved ones will be much better off when they are gone. Suicidal thoughts are a form of mental illness not selfishness. Depression is a terrible disease, and can be relentless. Many have been close to that edge, or dealt with family members in a crisis, and some have lost friends and loved ones. It is important that people look out for each other, and stop sweeping mental illness under the carpet. People who are troubled need support; and these troubles can stem from family problems, health struggles, job issues, and worries of any kind. Those in these situations just need to know that someone cares.
Believe me my daughter, nobody is immune from life’s trials and tribulations. Whenever one is in a situation that they feel they cannot cope, they should reach out for help.
Stay blessed my dear.
All my love,
Dad.