This One Phrase Pulls Me Back When I Want To Die

And maybe it can help you too.

Shannon Ashley
Nov 1 · 4 min read

No one who genuinely struggles with suicidal thoughts wants to admit it to other people. No one. And any time an act of suicide makes the news, people can’t quit talking about how it was so selfish, how surprised they are, and how angry they are that the person didn’t go get help first.

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Shannon Ashley

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Single mama, fulltime writer, exvangelical. It's not about being flawless, it's about being honest. Top Writer. shannon.ashley.medium@gmail.com

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