I dare you to be who you are, to show all your true colors and to feel beautiful doing so. Share this with at least one person, someone who will love and accept you no matter what.
An individual's self-concept is the core of his personality. It affects every aspect of human behavior: the ability to learn, the capacity to grow and change . . . . A strong, positive self-image is the best possible preparation for success in life - Joyce Brothers
Other people’s opinion of you does not have to become your reality - Les Brown
"Man is the only creature that refuses to be what he is - Albert campus
The most terrifying thing is to accept oneself completely - Carl Jung
I wanted to die, then. I wanted to destroy the body I was trapped in, become what she was, no matter what it took. No matter how much mutilation or pain. But he looked away, at me. He pulled my face down and pressed my lips against his like he was almost trying to suffocate us both.
In an emergency, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK
Suicide.org - Suicide Prevention, Awareness, and Support!
This section is centered around anything involving sex. The act of sex is no longer respected or precious. It gets thrown around so much that its now "something to do" instead of "something to wait for". Sex is now tied with negative circumstances and consequences. Sex is now occurring in young kids, who should be out playing with their bikes, its happening in incest forms, and by child offenders.
Dear Friend,
Please be patient with me; I need to grieve in my own way and in my own time.
Please don't take away my grief or try to fix my pain. The best thing you can do is listen to me and let me cry on your shoulder. Don't be afraid to cry with me. Your tears will tell me how much you care.
Please forgive me if I seem insensitive to your problems. I feel depleted and drained, like an empty vessel, with nothing left to give.
Please let me express my feelings and talk about my memories. Feel free to share your own stories of my loved one with me. I need to hear them.
Please understand why I must turn a deaf ear to criticism or tired clichés. I can't handle another person telling me that time heals all wounds.
Please don't try to find the "right" words to say to me. There's nothing you can say to take away the hurt. What I need are hugs, not words.
Please don't push me to do things I'm not ready to do, or feel hurt if I seem withdrawn. This is a necessary part of my recovery.
Please don't stop calling me. You might think you're respecting my privacy, but to me it feels like abandonment. Please don't expect me to be the same as I was before. I've been through a traumatic experience and I'm a different person.
Please accept me for who I am today. Pray with me and for me. Should I falter in my own faith, let me lean on yours. In return for your loving support I promise that, after I've worked through my grief, I will be a more loving, caring, sensitive, and compassionate friend-becauseI have learned from the best.
Love,
(Your name)
No one ever lacks a good reason for suicide - Cesare Pavese
God. My mom for wanting whats best for me, and doing everything in her power to make sure i got it. My boyfriend Albert, who i know for a fact, saved my life. No one knew the drastic path i was on and thanks to him no one had to find out. My best friend laura, hey everyone needs a best friend, and she is mine. The kids that i work with, for they teach me something new everyday!