More people end their own lives

than someone else’s life.

More people choose to stop living by their own hands than people die in car accidents,

one of the leading causes of death in both our nation

and our generation.

In the time it takes most people to travel to work someone has committed suicide.

During your morning shower, a person has come to the decision to die.

And most likely because, they felt alone.

They felt like the world had turned its back in the moment they needed it most.

One bad thing after another, they were pushed to the point of no return with no one to reach out to.

Unfortunately, they were wrong.

All around them, us, you, everyone, is someone willing to listen, whether it be your closest relative or a stranger over the phone they want to help you back from your position.

There is no reason to feel ashamed, your feelings cannot be controlled.

You cannot accept judgement for such a bitter sorrow.

Although it feels as though you have no one, you have the world around you

silently waiting on the sidelines for a moment to help someone like your own personal superhero.

I know how you’ve felt, in that time when no one could say the right thing to change your mind.

Where nothing was more important than the pain at hand.

When asking for help would lead to judgement.

Pain.

Misery.

Just more of what your life revolves around.

Why would you feel like adding to that?

Because you’re not thinking straight.

Help does not come with rejection.

Help comes in the form of a furrowed brow, a long face, a nervous twitch, and the attempts at a kind word.

Just because a person can’t come up with that one right word to make the world a better place doesn’t mean you shouldn’t allow what they offer to affect you.

Just that passing smile could be all a person knows how to give,  or even the prying questions that could bother you are just to ensure you’re not close to your end.

And if you aren’t in that place, why not try to bring others back?

Stop the judging glances at the person with inflicted scars

Smile towards them as you pass

Don’t whisper and giggle about the person who comes in with tear stains on their face

Try to talk with them

When a person reveals to you that they are depressed,

don’t you dare laugh.

Don’t even allow yourself a moment to question why they feel that way.

Allow yourself to break through your own shell and help.

Because maybe, all that person needs is a moment to not feel judged,

a moment of acceptance,

of love,

and maybe you’re their last chance,

their last time to ask for help,

and all they need

is to not be

embarrased.