Words of Comfort and Encouragement.
In honour of World Suicide Prevention Day (September 10th), week (7th - 13th) and month, we would like to ask all members of the community to send messages to those who may be struggling.
Do you have any encouraging, comforting or thoughtful words to give? From words to inspire to words that let others know that they are not alone. You might even want to leave a message for yourself - after all, we all deserve to hear kind words from ourselves.
If so, please share them and let's support each other and let all those struggling know that - on this day, for this week and on this month in particular - we are actively thinking of them and wishing them well.
You can do so by either writing directly in this thread, or through this form (if you wish to remain anonymous).
You can also use the 7 Cups feed. In which case, we will be using the tags: #ThinkingOfYou #ReachingOut #SuicidePrevention #wspd #WorldSuicidePreventionDay
No matter what a person is struggling with, the experience itself can sometimes be overwhelming, painful, frustrating and terrifying to go through. It is, therefore, extremely important that those struggling are aware that we on 7 Cups greatly care for them and wish to support them.
We as members may support them by letting them know that theyre not alone, by sharing our own experiences, and by talking about how we cope and how we may have overcome. As listeners, we may have the honour of offering our emotional support and giving members a safe space to share what they are going through.
If youre having a tough time right now and would like to seek extra support today, you can view this section of the forums. However, if you are currently in crisis, please try suicidestop.com and suicide.org for international hotlines and online help, as 7 Cups is not a crisis centre. Well be awaiting your safe return and wishing you well in the meantime.
[This is thread is inspired by The Dawn Room as part of the Quiet Place Project].
Today being National Suicide Prevention Day and the day marking 1 year and 8 months since my best friend took his own life this is a situation a care deeply about. Things can always get better, and someone is always going to care it's just a matter of finding the right people. I have faith that everyone can overcome their struggles in life and find a better alternative to what they're going through. There is always a better solution.
Here's a message from @ItsLee:
"I want to share my mantra with you.
"You are strong and capable"
I truly believe it, I do."
Here's a message from a friend:
"I can mention that I too have lost several people this way, but it still wouldn't comfort someone enough who will read this that has lost someone the same way. However, I can say that you are here today living with their memory in strength. It doesn't feel very "strong" though, does it? It still hurts, and I feel that it always will. But this shouldn't stop us from bringing awareness to this kind of thing and trying break the stigma that comes with suicide. This is a very serious issue that many tend to ignore, and it's unfair and highly sad. So, if you're hear today to help us prevent this from happening to another victim, thank you! As for those who have lost someone this way, I would like to say sorry, though it doesn't feel enough. You are a beautiful and strong individual who is carrying on their name and you are a fighter. Keep doing this, continue to carry their name and fight against the stigma!"
Here's a message from an anonymous wonderful soul:
"I love you.
I believe in you.
I know how you feel, because I've felt the same way.
Things get better.
Even if you don't believe me now, things still do get better.
I never believed in it either.
Hold on. Tomorrow will be a surprise.
I believe in you.
I love you."
Here's a message from @joyfulpomegranate52:
"hey, I know you're struggling but just hang in there. love ya <3"
Here's a message from @Spes:
"You pick up your limp body from a bed. You feel something is missing. You search for the broken pieces, around the room, in the shower, on the kitchen table. You don
Here's a message from iamenough:
