Within the cultural climate of “13 Reasons Why” and even recent news, I’ve spent a great deal of time examining my own life and my own heart on the matter. Although I do believe the discussion is very important and needed, but a lot of what I see in this discussion is missing some very important points and truths about suicide.
As someone who overcame depression, self-harm, and multiple suicide attempts, I want to be very open and honest about my side of the story. I want to be honest about how I felt, why I was thinking the way I was thinking, and how I feel and think about it now after the fact. Although much of this is me airing my own dirt out, you may disagree and fight me on my explanation. However, I know what it is like to be weak and broken, but I now have the tools to build and keep myself strong and together. I am an overcomer of suicide, and I want to share you with what a suicidal girl rationalized and what a girl who is above her suicide attempt understands now. |