Poetry Lovers by B.Demaere

No need to apologize to a dead person that was overcome by addictions or someone who just committed suicide. Maybe people apologize to loved ones who have passed away to deal with their own grief or to appease their own guilt.  Nevertheless, what's the point? Help was just not there when that person deserved it. Many people with addiction and mental illness feel that way.  Where is all the help that, "they 'promised' me?" Is your life so important that someone else's doesn't matter? How can you help someone in need? 1) Listen without judging (important).  They won't come back if you judge 2) Just be a friend (you might be the only one)' 3) Keep it confidential 4) Take 'concrete' steps to help  (Actually do something for that person) 5) It's just too easy to give up on someone who has 'problems') (I am just writing this post in response to a tweet I just read, it troubled me. Many people are just 'there for you', but not ...

This post is directed to a group of very special people, It is close to my heart because I do understand what people who think of suicide or are 'pushed' by their own thought and desires to suicide go through.  So I want to help you now by providing for you this page as a reference if you need it. Suicide Prevention in Canada Call 9-1-1 or get support from a local crisis centre. There is also the Kids Help Phone, the First Nations and Inuit Hope for Wellness Help Line, 1 866 APPELLE (Quebec residents) and the Canada Suicide Prevention Service ( 1-833-456-4566 ), that all offer 24/7 support. It's important to get help if you or someone you know is going through a crisis or thinking about suicide. Suicide prevention resources for the United States and the rest of the word If you are in suicidal crisis or emotional distress, use the contact information below to get help. United States: Contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (the Lifeline) at  1-800-273-TALK  (8255)...