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Death Wish

Her name was Sarah, and she had been struggling with depression

By Vijay PeriannanPublished about a year ago 4 min read
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Death Wish

It was a beautiful day in the small town of Millfield, where the sun shone brightly and the birds sang merrily. The streets were filled with people going about their daily business, and the air was filled with the sweet scent of freshly baked bread. However, in one particular house on the outskirts of town, there was a person who was not feeling so happy.

Her name was Sarah, and she had been struggling with depression for as long as she could remember. She had tried therapy, medication, and even hospitalization, but nothing seemed to help. Sarah had lost all hope of ever feeling better, and she had come to the conclusion that her only escape was death.

Sarah had been planning her suicide for weeks, and today was the day she had decided to go through with it. She had written a note to her family explaining her decision, and she had made sure that all of her affairs were in order. She had no regrets, and she was ready to go.

Sarah walked through her house one last time, taking in all of the memories that she had made there. She stopped in her bedroom and looked around at all of her belongings. She knew that she would never see any of it again, but she didn't care. She was ready to leave this world behind.

Sarah walked out of her house and into the backyard, where she had set up a rope swing on a tall tree. She climbed up onto the swing and tied the rope around her neck. She took one last deep breath and let herself swing off the ground.

As she swung back and forth, she felt a sense of peace wash over her. She knew that this was it, and that she would finally be free from the pain that had been consuming her for so long. Sarah closed her eyes and waited for the end.

However, just as she was about to lose consciousness, she felt a sharp pain in her neck. She opened her eyes and looked down to see that the rope had snapped, and she had fallen to the ground.

Sarah lay there for a moment, trying to process what had just happened. She had been so sure that this was going to work, but now she was still alive. She didn't know what to do next.

After a few moments, Sarah got up off the ground and went back inside her house. She sat down at her kitchen table and stared blankly at the wall. She didn't know what to do now that her plan had failed.

Sarah sat there for hours, lost in thought. She couldn't believe that she was still alive, and she didn't know what to do with herself. She had wanted to die so badly, and now she didn't even have that.

As the sun began to set, Sarah decided to take a walk around her town. She had lived there her whole life, but she had never really appreciated it before. She walked down the streets and looked at all of the familiar buildings and landmarks. She saw children playing in the park and couples holding hands on the sidewalk.

Sarah realized that there was still beauty in the world, even if she couldn't see it before. She had been so consumed by her own pain that she had forgotten about all of the good things in life.

Sarah decided to give life another chance. She knew that it wouldn't be easy, and that she would still have bad days, but she was willing to try. She went back home and threw away her suicide note. She didn't want to be that person anymore.

Sarah started going to therapy again, and this time she was determined to make it work. She started taking her medication regularly, and she even joined a support group for people with depression. She found that talking to others who were going through similar struggles helped her feel less alone.

It wasn't easy, and there were days when Sarah still felt like giving up. But she had a new perspective now, and she was able to see that there was more to life than just her pain. She began to find joy in small things, like going for a walk or reading a good book. She started to make plans for the future, like going back to school or traveling to a new place.

Sarah still had moments of sadness and despair, but she was better equipped to handle them now. She had learned new coping mechanisms, like mindfulness and meditation, that helped her calm her mind and focus on the present moment. She had also developed a strong support system of friends and family who were there for her when she needed them.

Over time, Sarah began to see the world in a new light. She realized that there was beauty and goodness all around her, and that life was worth living. She was grateful for the second chance that she had been given, and she was determined to make the most of it.

Years later, Sarah looked back on that day when she had attempted suicide, and she was filled with gratitude for the fact that she had survived. She knew that she had been given a gift, a second chance to live her life to the fullest. She was thankful for the people who had supported her and helped her through her darkest moments, and she was proud of herself for never giving up.

Sarah's story is a reminder that even in the darkest moments, there is always hope. It may not be easy, and it may take time, but there is always a way forward. There is always a reason to keep going, even when things seem impossible. And with the right help and support, anyone can overcome even the most difficult of challenges.

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