september is suicide prevention month. one of the things i’m extremely passionate about is mental health awareness, and this why.
when i was 16, my mother attempted suicide. fortunately, she survived and we were able to get her the much needed help. not everything is perfect. there are still rough days. but the important thing is that she is here, she is cared for, and she has so much left to experience.
i cannot imagine my life without her or how different of a person i would be without having such a resilient person to look up to. i am so happy i still have her in my life and that she has help now.
i share this story to raise awareness that this month is for people like my mother, who were lucky enough to have a second chance at life. it’s also for the people silently struggling and wondering if they are enough. you ARE enough. you ARE loved. there IS someone there for you and who will listen to you. never give up on life, it is so beautiful and precious, and so are you. you are never alone. 💜