you think it's the answer, right? that these hard days are all you'll ever face. that the bullying won't stop, that your rather negative self image is quite unlikely to change. so obviously, this is the way out of all of your problems, right? no-- and it's nowhere near it. your life is never worth ending on your own. i know that everyone hates the "stay strong" talk because i was in the same position, on the other side of this big talk, years ago. in my early middle school era, i thought i was absolutely worthless and later in my life i now realize how ridiculously inaccurate i was when it came to my self image and complete lack of self love. i self harmed from 11-12 (young, right?) and stopped only because a friend at the time and i had made a promise to stop together. i felt so much stronger. i found my escape then and there-- music and my friends. it may not have ended up being that exact friend at this point in my life, but my friends are always there for me if i need them. but, even though this was 3, 4 years ago.. i still have my scars. all of them, they take months to heal and years to disappear-- that is, if they even DO disappear. self harm is never the way out-- inflicting physical pain onto yourself over a bad day, week, or era so be it.. no matter how long the verbal or mental pain is, SELF-INFLICTED pain is just not the answer.

just think of what your parents would say if/when they found out about what you've been doing to yourself. even if you think they don't care about you, they obviously care about you enough to give you a device to read this on. they care about you enough to give you clothes on your back and food on the table. they give you safety and you just have to realize it. it took me legitimate ages to realize this-- specifically the day my mom had found out about what i'd been doing to myself for my "way out" of my problems. my mom, the very one that i assumed "didn't love me", was in tears before me. she was apologizing, and i never wanted her to do that. she kept on saying "i'm sorry" and "i love you" on repeat and i realized-- this woman in front of me really does care about me. and i'll never be more thankful for my mother.

it's okay to be sad sometimes, it's not a bad thing to feel all emotions. but what IS bad is what you're thinking of doing to yourself. think of what your parents would think seeing their (only) baby boy or little girl on the floor. their own creation or their own miracle... they'd be heartbroken and i can assure you that. you're likely in denial, but i can tell you something that you can't deny. you WILL overcome this sadness. it's not worth it, please take it from me

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everything in life happens for a reason, believe it or not. your crush turned you down? well, forget them! they aren't worth your time. you're too good for them! someone hurt your feelings on purpose? they're just jealous of you! don't let their foolish words hurt you. your life has so much potential and i know it. please believe in yourself. all it takes is some self love, self belief, and a way out. the way out is NOT self harm. find something you love, like a hobby! singing, writing, drawing, playing an instrument, playing a game... stick to it! keep your mind away from these negative thoughts. suicide isn't the answer.

please don't kill yourself tonight-- or any other time.

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my mom doesn't care about me. My parents are divorced and my dad bought me this phone. I haven't seen him in two years. I don't eat, and if I want to I have to buy it myself. I don't have friends. I'm not supposed to be using my phone rn and if my mom finds out she'll probably slap me. I want to believe this but

^^^ please keep hope in your heart. know that God loves you like you are his own child because you really are. We are all his children. He loves all of us and gives us hope when we need it most. ❤️

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that is soooooooo true!!!!!