Encouragement and hope can be cruel illusions of the healthy. Just talk to the person. Love it. Liz

I hope this reaches out to those who don't see the signs of despair and their loved ones.

Ron

A beautiful sentiment.
Sometimes a few words of encouragement is all that is needed.

Hello, I live each day on a razor edge so I know what some people tend to feel and go through. It's true there is an absence of support for people who are struggling. perhaps because there is a fear of not being able to cope.

It's good to see you're brave enough to share this poem.

Wonderful write! You may have provided second thoughts to someone who may be considering ending it all. Only God knows! We just follow His directions in His Word. Amen!

Don't be silenced by fear,
because what you have to say,
might make the difference between life or death for someone you love today.

Points well made in this poem, Kathy. Thank you! Love and best wishes to you,

Regis

It won't be easy for any relatives when a loved one died, regardless of under any circumstances. We try to give those who are living the emotional support they need, and not put blame games on anyone. Sometimes words that are less said is better when you know the loved ones' heads are probably filled with millions and one questions such as in your poem already. It is not our duties to add to their burdens of guilt. I would try to be supportive of their emotions of what they may be going through.

Sandie

such wonderful writing
budd

Suicides happen everyday and yes there are behavior problems before they happen that may go unnoticed or we fail to act when we see a change in a person. Problem is we never think this will happen to some one we know and love and we dismiss the symptoms. Great subject.