Compassionate Love: Displaying Compassion for Those Who Struggle with Mental Illness   (c)2015 Nancy Virden

I  solation.

I am not sure it is ok to bother anyone with my

happiness, pain, proud moment, fear

loneliness

I am by myself with no one coming to help, no one to rescue me

of course!

I am inadequate, ugly, stupid, always making mistakes

people are hurt by me, tired of me

Who are these who tell me to turn my mood around, change my thoughts?

I am weak, cannot bring improvement to this world!

they do not see

I’m not worth fighting for

I will not tell anyone of my experiences or opinions

I’ll skip the meeting, crawl under the covers, not call anyone and refuse calls,

stay home

I’m ashamed, and

better off alone.

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If you are struggling emotionally today or feeling suicidal, or concerned about someone who is, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Hope and help can be yours.

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