When you’re gazing over the edge
and demons whisper all your failures
When the mirror of the world
shows you all the things you aren’t
Don’t take that step
Because the devil is the liar
and social media has a filter
Popularity over character –
that shits off kilter
Gazing over the edge
you don’t need to be someone else
See the truth through the haze –
who you are is already enough
Don’t take that step
Don’t be afraid to live
Please make a pledge –
I’m a work in progress
I’ll come back from the edge
A poem isn’t enough, not nearly enough, but it’s what I have.
As a side note, I’m taking a poetry posting break as I throw myself into other writing endeavours 💜
US:
988 Lifeline: Call or text 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
India:
Tele MANAS: Call 14416 or 1800-89-14416 for India’s free, 24/7 government mental health helpline.
UK:
Samaritans – 116 123
Australia:
Lifeline — call 13 11 14 for crisis support and suicide prevention services
Beyond Blue — call 1300 22 4636 for support with anxiety, depression, and mental health crises
Suicide Call Back Service — call 1300 659 467 for counselling for people affected by suicide, or with thoughts of suicide
China:
LifeLine Across China Call: 400 821 1215
Singapore:
National Mindline 1771 – Telephone hotline by dialling 1771; Mobile messaging service via WhatsApp at +65-6669-1771
France:
Hotline: Phone Number: 3114.
This Wikipedia page also has a long list of countries all over the world.
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