It’s Okay to Say That Things Are Not Okay

FOR ME, BEING ABLE TO ADMIT THAT THINGS WERE NOT OKAY SAVED MY LIFE.

Here’s how.

There was a time where I was super suicidal and reached out to my doctor about it. I knew that when my mindset hit this place, anything could happen. I mean, if I recall correctly, it had about three months since I’d last tried to commit suicide.

Unfortunately, my doctor was unavailable. I asked the receptionist to please get the message through. I put down all reservations and said, tell my doctor I am very suicidal.

I left that message resolved with my decision and went home to die. ‬

That call saved my life.

My doctor received the message and called my grandmother (love her), who found me unresponsive at home.

I have little memory of that day other than I’m grateful.

For those fighting through anything — do not let anyone make you feel ashamed to say how you really feel. And don’t let anyone tell you that you won’t be healed.

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