The Tunnel's End

Sometimes, the things we say or the things we do can cause more damage then intended. We say "Lol I'm kidding", but does that really make it any better? The constant taunting. The ridicule. The hate. The loneliness. It's no wonder that so many young people resort to the worst. They feel like the only way to end their pain is to end themselves. It brings tears to my eyes whenever I see or hear about someone who's attempted suicide. We have our entire lives ahead of us. Why would anyone want to just throw that away? There is no reason for any of us to kill ourselves in order to find peace. Death may seem like the ultimate escape but in all reality, it isn't. I remember a time where I felt completely alone and afraid. I felt like the only way to stop my suffering was to stop my heart beat. I wanted to be lost......gone........erased from this world. Why must we have to deal with these things? "It's just a phase. It'll pass" is what mom and dad say, but do they really understand the situation? Can they really relate to the pain? Can their love heal the emotional wounds that I've lived with for years? You may think that the kid who's always smiling is happy. You may think that the kid who's always smiling has the life you wish you had. You may not think that that kid is miserable. You may not believe that there could be anything wrong with his life.You say "Whatever, you're lying to get attention". But do you ever stop to think how someone else may feel? Do you bother to listen to what that kid has to say? It could be a cry for help. A cry for a friend. A cry for someone to accept them and to love them. You never can tell, can you? We need to stand together. As friends. As Strangers. As a generation. We need to help those who can't help themselves. We need to look out for each other and make sure that no one else ever has to face the decision of life or death. Life is hard and death is easy, right? We all know this. But do we realize that life is a delicate and ever-changing cycle of turmoil and tranquility?  The hardships we face and the happiness we gain are all apart of what makes life as beautiful as it is. Next time, before you choose to end your life, ask yourself; "Is it worth it?" "Will this give me the happiness I want?" " Am I making a rash decision?". Maybe then, we can all work on living in happiness and acceptance together.

"Although the world is full of suffering, it is also full of overcoming."

(Helen Keller, deafblind author)

"The greatest glory in living lies in not never falling, but in rising every time we fall."

(Nelson Mandela, former South African President)

"Your present circumstances don't determine where you can go; they merely determine where you start."

(Nido Qubein, Motivational Speaker)