“I also think many of you are quick to say strange things when a professionally successful person says they are having a hard time. There is lots of “but you’re doing so well” as if you have any idea what someone is dealing with.”— Roxane Gay, twitter.com
“There is magic in this life. There is also a void. The magic is exponential and closes the void. Touch closes the void. Laughter closes the void. Reaching out to each other closes the void. The magic is called love.”— Mark Mallman, twitter.com
“Individuals who grew up chronically invalidated in toxic households or subjected to childhood abuse can benefit from Dialectical Behavior Therapy.”— Shahida Arabi, thoughtcatalog.com
“My motto is "If at first you don't succeed, try, try again." They don't let me volunteer for the suicide prevention hotline anymore.”— Mr_Scooty_Butt, reddit.com
“Please, please don't. You are needed in this life. You may not feel or see it right now but give yourself time and you will.”— Anita D., recovery.org
“I have been there many many times myself. Please talk to me about what you are feeling. I understand. I truly do. I am here.”— Stephen A., recovery.org
“I understand you're going through a rough time. It has probably messed up your brain chemistry. Things are going to change, they always do. But, let's get you checked out and make sure you're getting everything you need. Then, we can work on your problem.”— Shelia H., recovery.org
“I love you so much. Don't do it. The world would be darker without you. Don't stamp your light out now. It'll get better.”— Anna B., recovery.org
“Life still has so many wonderful things to show. Hang on with me for now.”— Justine K., recovery.org
“It's a permanent solution to a temporary problem and you don't have to go through it alone.”— Robert J., recovery.org
“Maybe for you, these words may not give you the words of encouragement that you need to hear, but for other's, it could. I've lived with this issue for most of my life and have lost loved ones by their own hands. There are no 'right words' or 'wrong words.' Just a listening ear and a warm soul to co…”— Brenda K., recovery.org
“I understand what it feels like to have those same thoughts. I know what it's like to be suicidal but not wanting to die. You just want the feeling of wanting to die to stop. Despite all of this everything can and will be ok. You can get through this. Seek professional help and I will help you set u…”— Nikki H., recovery.org
“It is when you are at your weakest, that you are your totally real, pure, truest self. Completely vulnerable, you have the opportunity to be completely honest, with yourself, and with reality. If you have ended up receptive to the idea of all things ending, then you can be receptive to a new and com…”— George H., recovery.org
“It gets so much better than this! So much better! I have been exactly where you are more than once. This pain and this hell on earth will not last forever. I will walk with you through this. I will hold your hand. Just don't you EVER give up! I came through this and I'm going to see you through it.…”— Candy H., recovery.org