So, I'm going to make a departure really quick from my normal ramblings about life and write about something much off topic.
Today is To Write Love On Her Arms day....a day when people around the world quite literally write the word "LOVE" on their arms. Why? It is to raise awareness about the people we know or have known as well as the people who have been hurt by someone who struggles with depression, addiction, self-injury or suicide.
I think about my dad often(who passed away almost 3 years ago of an accidental prescription drug overdose)....but normally not as much until August or so...the month he died. But today brings back all those feelings, emotions etc. just rushing back. This day forces me to remember him. Its not all bad. My dad was a loving,caring one, but he struggled with depression for as long as I can remember. This I have no doubt led to his later addiction (well that and back pain) which saw to his premature passing.
A lot of things I may say on this post might seem like things others would say to keep to myself...but if there is even just one person who can learn something from it, then I think its well worth it.
My point is....let people know you love them and care about them....no matter if you feel like you are actually getting through or not. Just knowing you are there can do wonders for someone struggling with any of these issues.
My dad needed help, and he clearly never got the help he needed, or he would still be here. I tried to get him to help himself....I tried to get other people to convince him to get help....but to no avail. If you know ANYONE in your life who struggles with any of this stuff.....stop at NOTHING to try to get through to them. I think sometimes there truly isn't anything you can do...as the person suffering needs to help themselves....but sometimes they can be brought out of their dark world and shown the light they need to flourish.
Maybe this is TMI for most people I know....but its how I feel. I miss my dad...and it seems so unfair sometimes that he's gone already.....my little boy will never know his grandpa Leys. But...at the end of the day, at least my dad no longer has to live every day in pain...physically and mentally. Now he can rejoice in God's love,and wait....until I see him again one day.
Write LOVE on YOUR arms today and let those around you know about these issues.... that they don't need to be alone....and neither do you if you've been affected by this. This is a HUGE issue today.
Today is To Write Love On Her Arms day....a day when people around the world quite literally write the word "LOVE" on their arms. Why? It is to raise awareness about the people we know or have known as well as the people who have been hurt by someone who struggles with depression, addiction, self-injury or suicide.
I think about my dad often(who passed away almost 3 years ago of an accidental prescription drug overdose)....but normally not as much until August or so...the month he died. But today brings back all those feelings, emotions etc. just rushing back. This day forces me to remember him. Its not all bad. My dad was a loving,caring one, but he struggled with depression for as long as I can remember. This I have no doubt led to his later addiction (well that and back pain) which saw to his premature passing.
A lot of things I may say on this post might seem like things others would say to keep to myself...but if there is even just one person who can learn something from it, then I think its well worth it.
My point is....let people know you love them and care about them....no matter if you feel like you are actually getting through or not. Just knowing you are there can do wonders for someone struggling with any of these issues.
My dad needed help, and he clearly never got the help he needed, or he would still be here. I tried to get him to help himself....I tried to get other people to convince him to get help....but to no avail. If you know ANYONE in your life who struggles with any of this stuff.....stop at NOTHING to try to get through to them. I think sometimes there truly isn't anything you can do...as the person suffering needs to help themselves....but sometimes they can be brought out of their dark world and shown the light they need to flourish.
Maybe this is TMI for most people I know....but its how I feel. I miss my dad...and it seems so unfair sometimes that he's gone already.....my little boy will never know his grandpa Leys. But...at the end of the day, at least my dad no longer has to live every day in pain...physically and mentally. Now he can rejoice in God's love,and wait....until I see him again one day.
Write LOVE on YOUR arms today and let those around you know about these issues.... that they don't need to be alone....and neither do you if you've been affected by this. This is a HUGE issue today.
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