I have a friend that shared a story with me about a week ago, and I found it heart breaking. It was about a friend of his that seemed to be a "find" in today's society. This young lady seemed to have everything going for her. Her career was going well, she was a very active member of her sorority, fairly young with no baggage (kids or ex-husband), pretty and smart.
The next thing I will share about her surprised him and me as he told me the story. With all that going for her this young lady purposely took her own life about a week ago. When she came home the prior evening she had already made up her mind what she was going to do because that night she left her cell phone in her car. I share this for a couple of reasons. The first is that depression is alive and well even in the black communities. The second reason I decided to share this was in the hope that someone out there may need to hear what I am about to say.
I know that times are stressful for all right now, especially with the holidays approaching people reflect on their choices made in life, their surroundings and even their fears. I ask that if you are reading this and too are struggling with depression please seek help. You can't heal until you release. Please find someone that can hear you and reach out in your time of need. Many of us internalize things until we can't take it much more. I know because I too believe in self-checking. We have to have an outlet or someone who can listen to us and not judge.
Reach out to a stranger. Seek counseling where you can speak with someone who doesn't know you from “Adam” and will lend a non judgmental ear. Try not to be alone during the holidays. There are many organization and people who need additional help during this time of year. It does no good to be alone with self-pity. Provide some volunteer services for the less fortunate. You will be amazed how good it makes you feel and how purposeful your life can feel serving others.
Most of all seek a higher guidance. The most High is always listening; we just need to talk to him. The last thing is I wish my condolences to her family and may God Bless her. The people we leave behind suffer just as much if not more than the one who takes their life.
Much Love
Chanel
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