Hiya Everyone,
Sticking with the title of this post, I just want to firstly say that it really is okay NOT to be Okay. Our Mental Health is of massive importance to all of us and it should be something that is spoken about more often, not less often or not at all.
If you don't wish to continue reading this post that's fine, however please don't hate for the sake of doing so. All I put here is My opinion and Personal experience only.
January 2018 has not even ended yet and already 3 Young Adults in Kilkenny, Ireland have taken their own lives 😞 Even having to type that and say it to myself or out loud, is absolutely heartbreaking. Sadly I do know what those Families are going through as My Family has been through it also and not just once. 💔
Suicide is very often a cry for help, not a wish to die and it can be prevented.
It's time to TALK, OPEN UP, SEEK HELP & LET GO. 🗣️
At the moment Ireland ranks 4th in the world for Suicide rates among young men between 18- 24. 525 people took their own lives in this country in 2011. This figure is up by 7% on last year with 439 men and 86 women which shows men are more likely to take their own life than women .(Central Statistics Office 2012)
Man or Woman, You ARE Important & so is your life. We all have feelings, we all cry the same tears and we all bleed the same color blood. Your life is not perfect but guess what.. neither is mine or the woman's next door or the man living down the street in the big fancy house. There is a little saying "Blowing out someone's candle, doesn't make yours shine any brighter" it's true. There is enough hate in this world already when there doesn't need to be. People made to feel worthless because they don't have the new trendy looking clothes or they're not driving a fancy car. If you got a few extra pounds of fat on your body, people have judgment for you, if you have no weight at all on you, again people have judgment for you. It goes on and on and on people pass judgment on almost anything and everything.
It's sad and it's NOT Okay! 👎
It's NOT okay to make someone else feel that low in themselves that the only way they see a way out is by taking their own lives. It's their Family and Friends who truly love them that get left behind with nothing but heartbreak and continuously asking WHY, with nobody to give them any answers. You can help someone with just a meaningful smile or a listening ear.
I just want to say, don't be so judgmental towards others. You don't know what people are going through when you see them smiling in front of you, so why not lend an ear to a friend who may seem like they could use it but haven't asked you for it. Be Nice, Thoughtful, give your time and patience to others when they don't "look" like they really need it, it maybe just when you're needed most and not even know it.
Suicide is NOT the answer, there is ALWAYS someone out there wanting to listen, help & talk with you or just to be there for you. You're Smart, Beautiful & Important, speak up because we want and need you in this world to make it a better place for your children and your children's children. Be the voice for the voiceless 💖
Life to way to short and tomorrow is not promised to any of us, so instead of adding hate, upset and trouble to another persons life.. Try Love, Peace & Patience ❤️✌️🙏💙
Thanks for taking the time to read my post.
Tarah 😘
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