19/05/2026
There was a night I truly believed the world would be better without me 😔
This photo was taken just hours before I would try to take my own life 🥺
What many people don’t realise is that suicidal thoughts are not always loud. Sometimes they hide behind smiles, humour, silence, tiredness or people saying “I’m okay” when they really aren’t 😥
One thing I’ve learned is this...
You do not always need the perfect words to help someone stay alive ❤️
Sometimes, it’s simply sending a message with zero expectations and doing it every day.
It could be sending a simple...
🎗️ “Thinking of you" SMS
🎗️ A funny meme.
🎗️ A message saying: “No pressure to reply. Just wanted you to know you matter.”
And keep on going (it's a minute a day) and, remember, kindness should not be transactional.
Sometimes people disappear into themselves because life is just too difficult to face, but know that the gentle consistency of your messages have the power to save a life.
Please don’t underestimate the power of:
❤️ Checking in
❤️ Sitting beside someone
❤️ Listening without fixing
❤️ Staying kind even when someone goes quiet
And please…
Don’t give up on people just because they struggle to respond 🙏🏻
Some people are fighting battles silently while trying their hardest simply to make it through the day 😔
If you believe someone may be struggling, reach out.
Not to save them.
Not to be a hero.
Just to remind them they are not alone.
❤️