Mural street art – Montréal Clr’13Another glorious day, he thought, looking out the window when he pulled his thick drapes in his studio. Shuffling to the kitchen to make his coffee, the same thoughts come flooding his mind.
“Yep, today, I need to get out. I need to pump air in the tires of my bike and get off my butt and greet the world!!” He snickers at that thought, picking up his laptop and sits in the darkness of his studio apartment. He knows he will probably not go out…again. He will probably not do much but sit, read the feeds on social media and try to distract the gnawing voices in his head that weigh so heavily on his spirit…
Sound familiar? Been there, you are thinking, bobbing your head? If you know someone may be going through something like that, send them a friendly text…just a heart or two maybe…tell them they matter before it’s too late.
Today is World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD).
[…It is estimated that each day in Canada, 11 people end their life and 210 make a suicide attempt.”] read more here -SuicidePrevention
Suicide is very inclusive. Did you know that? It includes anyone regardless of age, culture and socio-economic status. A person can be loved by friends and family, have good grades in school or college, have a great job and still become another tragic statistic.
So today, think of something you can do for WorldSuicidePreventionDay (WSPD)…like the link says above , take just one minute to do something…share a story, an awareness post, call a friend, text a friend…just one minute.
I am ending with a song that has saved many lives. My friend, Sue, shared this song in memory of her son, Adam.
©Cheryl-Lynn Roberts 2017/09/10
CMHA – Canadian Mental Health Association
Canadian Crisis Centres – resources and helplines
Canadian Crisis Centres – resources and helplines
National Suicide Hotline – U.S.A.
Kids Help Phone – Canada
Child Helplines around the world
“Adam’s Song”
I never thought I’d die alone
I laughed the loudest who’d have known?
I trace the cord back to the wall
No wonder it was never plugged in at all
I took my time, I hurried up
The choice was mine I didn’t think enough
I’m too depressed to go on
You’ll be sorry when I’m gone
[Chorus:]
I never conquered, rarely came
16 just held such better days
Days when I still felt alive
We couldn’t wait to get outside
The world was wide, too late to try
The tour was over we’d survived
I couldn’t wait till I got home
To pass the time in my room alone
I never thought I’d die alone
Another six months I’ll be unknown
Give all my things to all my friends
You’ll never step foot in my room again
You’ll close it off, board it up
Remember the time that I spilled the cup
Of apple juice in the hall
Please tell mom this is not her fault
[Chorus:]
I never conquered, rarely came
16 just held such better days
Days when I still felt alive
We couldn’t wait to get outside
The world was wide, too late to try
The tour was over we’d survived
I couldn’t wait till I got home
To pass the time in my room alone
I never conquered, rarely came
But tomorrow holds such better days
Days when I can still feel alive
When I can’t wait to get outside
The world is wide, the time goes by
The tour is over, I’ve survived
I can’t wait till I get home
To pass the time in my room alone
Stop the Stigma 