Suicide

Disclaimer

Suicide rates are increasing rapidly due to the pandemic. I wrote this poem so you can understand the impact, you’ll have on everyone when you attempt or commit suicide.

I know it’s hard.

If you can’t manage to read the poem, I understand.

If the suicide hotline in your country is not listed, please contact the police when you need someone to talk to.

Suicide hotline numbers:

Argentina: +5402234930430

Australia: 131114

Austria: 142; for children and young people, 147

Belgium: 106

Bosnia & Herzegovina: 080 05 03 05

Botswana: 3911270

Brazil: 188 for the CVV National Association

Canada: 1 .833 .456 .4566, 5147234000

(Montreal); 18662773553 (outside Montreal)

Croatia: 014833888

Denmark: +4570201201

Egypt: 7621602

Estonia: 3726558088;

Russian 3726555688

Finland: 010 195 202

France: 0145394000

Germany: 08001810771

Holland: 0900767

Hong Kong: +852 2382 0000

Hungary: 116123

India: 8888817666

Ireland: +44058457909090

Italy: 800860022

Japan: +810352869090

Jamaica: 1-888-639-5433

Mexico: 5255102550

New Zealand: 0800543354

Norway: +4781533300

Philippines: 028969191

Poland: 5270000

Portugal: 21 854 07 40/8 . 96 898 21 50

Russia: 0078202577577

Spain: 914590050

South Africa: 0514445691

Sweden: 46317112400

Switzerland: 143

United Kingdom: 08457909090

USA: 18002738255

Veterans’ Crisis Line: 1 800 273 8255/ text 383255

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You made it to the poem.

Trigger Warning- Suicide Awareness. *************************************

In a split second you want your life to be over.

Please hold on and remember life is about do-overs.

You're on your deathbed and your heart beat slower.

When you're gone the only thing they will have are memories and closure.

They're in dismay and you'll be missed everyday.

Be strong because your families and friends need you to stay and not go away.

They will reminisce on the times they took you for granted.

You impacted their life and made them feel wanted.

They degraded and mistreated you.

You have a purpose on earth, that’s why you were created.

You may not hear these words often.

But I’m here to tell you, I’m proud of you and I believe in you.

They're empty, lost and angry that you're gone.

They're trying to figure out what the heck they did wrong!!!.

They're hurt and wish you had more time with them.

But memories will be the only thing left.

Even though the system breaks and fails you.

You should continue the journey, for the road to success is never easy.

Time is what you’ll need.

Remain solid, you're loved, cherished and appreciated.

Don't doubt yourself, pick up your crown and stay valid.

Plotting your own death is devastating.

It will be impossible for them to cope.

The flowers they should’ve given you when you’re alive, will be in or on top of your casket.

They’re sad and pissed

They’re confused on why you did it?

They don’t know you wear long clothing to hide your wrist.

Live your life to the fullest.

I know life is hard.

It won’t be hard forever, I promise.

Please Please don't vanish because their heart will be demolished.

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Video Credit:

https://youtu.be/Kb24RrHIbFk

Photo Credits:

Some people may be at greater risk for suicide During COVID-19 pandemic | opinion. (n.d.). Retrieved April 12, 2021, from https://www.google.ca/amp/s/amp.tennessean.com/amp/5170926002

Struggling with thoughts of suicide? (n.d.). Retrieved April 12, 2021, from https://www.apa.org/topics/thoughts-suicide