For those who don’t already: Take time to listen to music and do nothing else. Don’t scroll your phone, don’t text, don’t flip through a book. Just sit there and listen. Maybe even close your eyes. You might be surprised what a beautiful and therapeutic experience it can be.
I dislike the ‘suicide is not an option’ narrative. Do you really think they didn’t seek help or fight to live? Pain doesn’t disappear because we tell people to choose life.