“The most authentic thing about us is our capacity to create, to overcome, to endure, to transform, to love and to be greater than our suffering.”
-Ben Okri
I started this tumblr to not only raise awareness of suicide, depression, self harm and anything that’s got you down; I started it so others could gain support through our stories, our struggles, our lives. If you have a story you want to get off your chest, post it anonymously (or non-anonymously if you’re willing to take that leap) and I’ll post it on the site. Help someone, help yourself.
You’re all beautiful. Thank you so much.
-Dani <3
My Story
When you get to that point in your life, there’s a choice you have to make. Life or death. I thought about death and it seemed so easy, so quick and it would end everything for good. I would never have to feel like that again. But on the other hand, there was life. It didn’t seem like such a compelling argument until I thought about what life meant. I thought about the stupid things I loved. Hugs, tiger lilies, the feeling of a well-loved book, family dinners, the smell of Christmas time, loving someone…and above all else, laughter. And when I said it to myself, I started laughing. I thought it was the funniest thing. Everything was falling down around me, I had this chance to make it all stop, and the most important reason I could find to live was laughter. It was so stupid, but I couldn’t stop laughing, and soon enough my cheeks hurt so badly that even when I stopped, I could still feel the smile on my face. That’s when I stood up, and I chose laughter. I chose life.
Catching Elephant is a theme by Andy Taylor
I know it’s scary, believe me, I’ve been there. It feels like there’s nothing you can do—and honestly there really isn’t. There isn’t a “right thing” to say to her, there isn’t a hug big enough to fix it, there isn’t a star powerful enough to grant your wish. Depression is scary like that. The only thing I can tell you is to never let go. She is going to push you away, try to get you to realize all the bad in her, but don’t listen to her. See nothing but good, give her nothing but love and understanding. Hug her just because. Don’t ever let her forget that you’re there. Don’t give up on her.
You won’t lose her.
I was, yes.
I just can’t believe it when someone tells another person to seriously kill themselves.
Its just absolutely disgusting.
Reblog if you are against bullying.
I think I will end up killing myself.
I’m not wanting attention for this. I’m really not. I’m just sort of figuring everything out, and I’ve come down to the realization that I had in mind when I was suicidal a while ago: Everyone will be better without me. So it’s a win-win situation. This is just a rant, I’m not saying it will happen tonight. But I can see it in the future.
No, they won’t be better without you. Someone in this world cares about you, even if you don’t realize it. <3
I was waiting for that. My parents finally went to work. I am home alone. Sorry mum and dad, that I havent been the girl you always wanted. Sorry for anybody I have annoyed in my life. I thought I could run away from everything here on Tumblr, but I had more hate instead because of how I look and my nationality. I love all the people that I met here, the ones who supported me and loved me. Some people may say she is just seeking attention but just put yourself in someone’s shoes for once. I will not delete my Tumblr but I will delete myself from life.Goodbye.
Farah, you are beautiful in every single way. You are such a strong girl from what I’ve read on your blog and I understand that you don’t want to put on this front anymore. I know, it hurts. Sometimes it seems like it would be easier to just leave it all behind, but it’s not. Please, if you believe anything I say, believe this. Life goes on. You’re thirteen years old, you have a whole lifetime ahead of you. Those girls will grow up and soon enough, they’ll be out of your life for good. Disable your ask box. Hold your head high. One day it will all get better. I can’t tell you exactly when, but it will. I know, please believe me.
The world would be a much darker place without you in it.
my sister is younger than me and having an awful time adjusting to high school. so badly that shes resorted to cutting herself off from the rest of the world and not talking to anyone. we used to be so close and i dont know how to let her know shes not alone.
I went through the same thing with my little sister. There are two ways to go about it. If she’s usually really open with you, literally just bring it up. Let her know.
However, it seems like your sister is a little more guarded. In that case, maybe invite her out for a girls day and spend time doing things she enjoys and just talking. If that doesn’t work, you might have to just sit down and be like “Listen, you might not what to hear what I have to say, but I’m going to say it anyway.” And then tell her how you feel. Just make sure you let her know you’re not judging or blaming her for anything, you just want to let her know you’re there to talk to no matter what.
I hope everything works out <3
i missed reading your heart-warming posts :]
Well I’m glad it made you smile :) I hope you have a great day!
