Two friends today told me they were broken and felt like ending it.  This scared the crap out of me.  What do you say to someone who says this to you?  How do you reassure them that life will be ok and is worth living.  I told them the first things that came to my mind.  You have a family (with kids) that loves and needs you here.  I reminded them of what they do have in their lives to be grateful for…not sure that was right.  However, I wanted to see if I could open the light they have in their lives to help wash away the darkness.

I can’t say I have never thought this way…I have.  I stopped myself and immediately thought of all I have to live and fight for in my life.  Life has dealt me some pretty challenging situations, but I am learning to be compassionate for myself.  You can only handle so much…then it is time to ask for help.  It is ok to say ” I can’t do this today”.  Everyone needs time away even if it is just an hour.  I think we often push ahead because we feel a duty to someone else to keep pushing even if we don’t know who we are pushing ahead for.  So give yourself permission to say not today…I need a break to find my light!

Take care ♥