Ah, a happy face. The image of a woman not coping with a mental illness that lies to her at times. Would you believe that this week of national suicide prevention would mean so much to her?
Well, it does. She has figured out her own coping mechanisms that work for her, throughout the years. She has a wonderful support system in her husband, children, family, and friends when the lies in her head get too loud. She prays for familial guardian angels to give her extra strength to listen to that support system; to recognize the truth and push out the lies in her head. Because of these things, she has lived to 42 years old. And she is grateful.
The following is something Alisa Rene' Adams wrote on her Facebook timeline in hopes to help others struggling with similar issues. It's never easy openly discussing such serious flaws. But if she can help just one person...
"I saw a quote
indicating that suicide kills more than the person who has died at their own
hands. There is some truth to this. How many of you have experienced the waves of
grief that comes along after seeing a picture of your loved one who has left
you? How many times does a piece of your
heart die a little when you hear an old familiar song that reminds you of that
beautiful soul that you loved so much?
How many times does an old inside joke between you and your lost friend
now resemble anything but laughter?
For those of you who are, or tend to on occasion
consider suicide, please stay with us. I
know that in the moment you are convinced that your loved ones would be better
off without you. I know this from
personal experience and for that, I would never judge you in calling your
thoughts selfish. But I also know from
experience that it is a lie! Trust me,
ending your life would break the hearts of many. Killing yourself would kill a part of
them. Read that again. Killing yourself would kill a part of them. Stay with us.
Talk to us. Reach out for help
and we will do the heavy lifting for you until you regain your strength. "
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