Kasie

What a sad tale this is, beautifully portrayed by you, I should point out.

For whatever reason, people often don't see the good in their lives; sometimes the dark is simply too overwhelming, I suppose. But as long as there are people around them who love and care, their chances of standing up to the bad are that much greater.

Well done and all the best

Ben

Kasie, you're writing seems to get better and better. This piece is so very sad because of the content and because of who this is actually for, I feel your Dad and I am sorry he is feeling rather sad lately and it's never nice to see someone you love so depressed and nearly giving up.

1/ At first I felt this was like a message to your husband because you had argued or something because it happens and we always day things we regret and sometimes sorry isn't enough especially when said so much but I read on and realise I am completely wrong anyway.

2/ I wonder why this person shrugs you away and doesn't listen. I guess when we are so low, we become stubborn too and think whatever people say isn't true and their advice won't help but in the long run it does and I have learnt this the hard way. Lost friends and family members because of my depressive, stubbornness unfortunately.

3/ Then this stanza is hard hitting because you (in a round about way) reveal who this is about or for and it's such a shame that the man you admire and most likely look up to is feeling so bad that he wants to end his life. I am sorry for this. In our depressed state we can find no joy in anything.

4/ No suicide is not the answer. We need to find common ground on how to help and if he doesn't want to talk to you then maybe someone else would help and make him realise who he would hurt and lose.

Please Choose life
^^^
This end statement, wow. It may be simple but it is so powerful to end this on.

All the best and I hope he has a good day soon and I hope I haven't said anything ontoward.

Em

I'm so pleased. Hugs

Kasie,
What a wonderful piece. I myself have been on the other end of this where I have wanted to end it all. As much as people wish we could chose life, its something in our minds just pushing back and telling us too. It's a part of having depression i suppose..

What a beautiful way to touch on a hard subject.. One that only now is this world open to discussing and talk about..

well done

Kasie, a sad write but very inspirational for your loved one to choose life over death. Death is so final, there's no do-over, I hope your words reach this person-

Kasie,

very emotional write yet very well written

Keep it up

Gel