Words of Comfort and Encouragement.

Here is my message to you.

There are so many things I wish to say to you, so it is hard to leave a brief message. But from this, I hope you will get the essence of what I would like to say to you.

It is truly amazing, to keep going through ones struggles. Struggles that do not have an end in sight, struggles with ends that you fear you will not be able to reach.

The more draining or overwhelming our struggles become, the harder it can be to keep going. It may feel impossible or pointless. You may not even want to go forward with any journey because you feel deserving of the pain. However, the more you walk along this journey, the more you will progress and thus give yourself a chance to truly make it through as opposed to remaining stuck.

As for deserving pain, if you feel this way… What you really deserve is a profound realisation, an epiphany. A realisation that it is not you who deserves to be cut down, it is actually those negative thoughts that ought to be looked at. Thoughts capable of erasing your ability to see your potential, or to know of your capabilities. Possibly a formidable opponent, but one that you can nevertheless gain the tools and methods to drain the power from. You deserve to stand up to your issues, to realise your worth, to love yourself and to keep pushing through along this journey.

You are not powerless, you are already exploring the control you have. Youre here, youre seeking help. Youre here addressing that youd like support. If youve already sought emotional support and shared via a 1-on-1 chat with a listener, the group chat rooms or the forums, then that is truly profound and brave.

You are completely worthy of all the support and help you can possibly access for yourself. I am not only speaking of the support one can gain from others, but also self-support. Self-encouragement, self-love, self-compassion, self-care, self-worth…

You can create good things for yourself, step by step. You are capable of change. Now, taking things one step at a time may be comforting or frustrating to you, but - either way - it is valuable progress.

If you do not have the energy to get all the help you deserve right now, to make changes you would ideally like to make… thats okay. We listeners are here to accompany you on your journey - whatever the weather, whether walking or taking a moment to rest. Were here whenever you need us.

Although, dont get me wrong! To get through some things can take a heroic level of effort. However, you are most definitely capable of levelling up, obtaining armour, skill sets, etc, whatever you need to take with you on this journey. This is especially so when seeking help (self-help or otherwise). You are the hero in your own life story and have every potential to get through this.

You are also wholesomely deserving of reaching a day when you can feel so proud of yourself for getting through and even overcoming your struggles. It may be a challenge when seeking what you are deserving of, but I hope you will have the courage to keep getting up and trying no matter how much you may feel blocked or knocked down. Youre worth getting through it all, youre worth seeking all you can from yourself and from others.

I hope you will be able to praise yourself for your ability to make it past another day in spite of the challenges it may have had (whether a result of external or internal factors), for giving yourself a chance to find better days, for every single step you ever take in trying to take care of yourself the best that you can, for forgiving yourself whenever you have setbacks, for reaching various milestones and much more.

I would like to encourage you to celebrate your achievements - both big and small. Got through a huge school or work assignment? Got out of bed? Faced a fear? Finally showered? Sounds like its time to celebrate to me! Whether with a nod, a relaxing sigh, a smile, a shout or whisper of I did it or Well done, or even with a good cry, I hope you will take the time to do so.

If youre worried itll feel silly to do so because these things should be or feel like nothing special, yes - it may feel silly at first. However, they are nonetheless accomplishments and could be the bricks needed for potentially building great things. It is, therefore, helpful to ensure we do not mistakenly undervalue them. We deserve placing value on such things as well as onto ourselves.

I hope that you will seek whatever help you require, if you havent already. I hope you will be able to take care of yourself, and I truly hope that 7 Cups will be a positive aid in your journey. It is, after all, with pride that we listeners on 7 Cups accept the opportunity of being the sidekick in your story.

Thank you for reading all of this, if you did so. I hope it spoke to you in some way.

Forever cheering you on and wishing you the very best,

Jazz.

P.S., I once read this: 苦しみは人生を深く、真に有意義なものにします。 空腹が何でも美味しくいた けることに繋がるように、 苦しさも乗り越えたときの歓びに繋がっています。 (Pain is deep and truly significant in life. But just as hunger can lead us to whatevers delicious, pain also leads us to the joy of when you overcome it).

Heres a message from an anonymous wonderful soul:

"No matter how much you struggle if you continue to fight you will look to a better tomorrow. Stay strong <3"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FW6uVYpAlx8

My only youngest sibling died 1 August 2013 due to suicide she was 25, this utube video is dedicated to her, please whoever is suicidal do NOT do it, living life is worth it and your life is so so precious do not take it away. A few things to think about before you decide to commit suicide (I know this post is full on but this is the reality,love you guys). please read this article, and don't committ suicide, the pain and devastation is will leave your family and friends in will be terrible. Your life is worth living xxx

http://head-heart-health.com/3583/10-things-you-should-know-before-you-kill-yourself

http://head-heart-health.com/3583/10-things-you-should-know-before-you-kill-yourself

This is the link you all need to read before you attempt to commit suicide xx

Here's a message from @EvangelineLover:

"Just breathe. It can get hard, it can feel impossible, it can get so dark you cant imagine ever seeing light; just breathe. As long as you do that, everything else will sort itself out in time. So just breathe, and keep breathing, and watch as life gets easier with each inhale."

Here's a message for you from @Essieluvsu:

"I love you."

Here's a message from @Raylen:

"You, yes YOU. You're important, you're needed, no one can replace you, you're unique and perfect in your own way, you're loved and cared about, i know that you're struggling and that you feel like the world is pulling you down, you think that you can't bare the pain anymore and that you can take no more, but no, don't give up ! you're strong and you're fighter, you can make through it, I believe in you ! It's always the darkest before the sun rises, your sun will rise soon, believe me it's going to rise soon and it will get better, just hang in there ❤"

You, the small little dot on this earth, walking around, doing what life brings and offers, while suffering to extreme levels. You, the tall powerful giant, storming across the fields, standing up for your rights and getting the help you deserve. If I was too choose, even though it might seem tough, the second one. You deserve help the end is never too early. Get the help you deserve, and see the bright side of life.

Here's a message from an anonymous wonderful soul:

"I've been there. I honestly have. If you find yourself in such a difficult place, I just want you to know how many people come back from it and go on to lead happy and healthy lives. Sometimes it's hard to be stronger than what you are going through, so try to be smarter. You deserve to live and you can outsmart this."

Here's a message from an anonymous wonderful soul:

"I've never dealt with grief, I'm honestly quite afraid of it. I always wonder "What will happen? How will I feel?" and then I think about you guys, you who have experienced all the pain and the sufferance which has no escape but acceptance. I dealt with suicide first and second hand, and I know for sure losing someone close to you can hurt more than losing yourself. I'm sorry, I deeply am. Stay strong, always. - I."