You Are Not Alone in the Dark
Before you make a permanent decision based on temporary pain—whether it’s because of bullying, heartbreak, or deep disappointments—read this. If you’re having suicidal thoughts and feel trapped in darkness, you are not alone.
Maybe your parents weren’t there when you needed them. Maybe you’ve been pretending you’re okay for so long that even you can’t tell what’s real anymore. You smile and say, “I’m fine,” while inside, the silence is deafening and the pain unbearable.
“When you’re drowning, you don’t think, ‘I would be incredibly pleased if someone would notice I’m drowning and come and rescue me.’ You just scream.” — John Lennon
If that’s you—keep reading. Your scream deserves to be heard.
Trapped in the Darkness of Your Mind
When those dark thoughts circle your mind, they can make you feel invisible, broken, or worthless. Depression can cloud your judgment and convince you there’s no way out. But there is.
The heaviness you feel—the hopelessness—is not the end of your story.
You might not see the light right now, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t there. Darkness lies. Depression lies. It tells you things will never get better—but that’s not the truth.
Talk to Yourself with Kindness
Look in the mirror. Do you see yourself? Really see yourself? You’re not the sum of your pain.
Start small: speak to yourself with compassion. Say one kind thing. Then another. These small shifts matter more than you think.
If your mind is filled with negativity, you don’t have to fight it alone. Talk to someone. Open up. There is help—and it’s okay to reach for it.
The only risk worth taking is the one to save your life.
To Parents: Is Your Teen Struggling with Suicidal Thoughts?
If you’re a parent, please take every cry for help seriously—even if it comes out as a joke. Teens may hide their pain behind sarcasm, silence, or mood swings. But self-destructive thoughts often come from a sense of meaninglessness and deep isolation.
If your child ever says, “I want to kill myself,” don’t brush it off. Act. Listen. Respond.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (U.S.):
📞 1-800-273-8255
🕒 Available 24/7 | Languages: English & Spanish
Trained counselors are ready to listen and help—judgment-free.
Social Media & Mental Health: A Dangerous Connection
According to recent studies, teens who spend more than two hours per day on social media are more likely to experience suicidal thoughts. But this doesn’t mean shutting it all down—it means being mindful of its impact.
Researchers encourage mental health professionals, parents, and teachers to become more involved online—to offer support, share resources, and recognize warning signs early.
Mental health awareness and training could be the lifeline that saves someone’s child.
Final Word: Hold On
Whether you’re reading this for yourself or for someone you love—hold on. The pain you’re feeling doesn’t define you. There is support, there is healing, and there is hope.
You are not alone. You are not broken. And you are not beyond saving.
I can’t even imagine feeling like that. How horrible to have to suffer so badly.
It’s nice to see that when someone reaches that dark and lonely place there are people who want to help. Keep up the good work.
Suicidal thoughts are very troubling and this can happen when you’re depressed. I agree, let those be thoughts only and never act on them.
This is a great post! Thank you for sharing on such an important topic.
Our mental health is so important. Thank you for the reminder to ask and care about those you love. Not everyone is going to give clear signs but you can constantly show support and care.
It is so great that someone like you with such a great background is devoting her time to shedding light on such an important topic. I’m sure you are changing lives.
It’s so sad that someone can feel so low. I couldn’t even imagine.
Nobody should ever have to feel alone. I think it is sad how many people will say “I am here for you” but don’t actually show it in their actions.
I know the feeling of suicidal thoughts, because I experienced it I had a problem with my family, that time I pray to prevent the suicidal act.
Nikki, Thanks for sharing your personal story I understand.
This is such an important cause and something we need to talk about.
I have been very public about my own suicide attempts – and it wasn’t in my teens. I most certainly understand the pain of a person who thinks they have had enough. Thanks for continuing to provide support. Namaste.
Claudette P. Esterine, Thanks for sharing your personal story with me.
I hope this post reaches someone who absolutely needed to hear this message today!
There is definitely a difference between thoughts and actions. This is great info to think about when raising teens.
I can understand this, depression is no joke and sometimes you really do need help out of that darkness.
I’m glad mental health, especially in younger kids and teens, is becoming more of a priority for our society!
The number of teenage suicides every year is heartbreaking. You’re right, talking to someone about those feelings can help save at least some of them.
Mental Health is such a big thing and it is so hard to see it happening. People are good at hiding things so you really have to pay attention sometimes.
Great thing you are doing, and if it reaches one person and provides the support they need to get help, you have done an amazing thing. Thank you.
Carolyn K, If I reach one teen or one Parent how amazing. Thanks for your support it start with you.
Depression is a very serious matter and shouldn’t be taken lightly. You are right about taking it seriously when a kid jokes about taking his/her life. It may be a sign that they are asking you for help.
Dogvills, Joking about suicide is a cry for help.
People who experience this, especially the kids should be carefully shown that they are cared for. That there are people who don’t really mind their imperfections and that they are just as good as others are.
Elizabeth O, The kids hide their feelings from Parents and friends who are unaware.
The more we talk about this topic the better. Thanks for writing such a candid post!
So glad you posted this. Many people need help, and just don’t know how to ask or where to go.
My friend is going through this with her teen right now. It is a scary and sad situation.
It is heartbreaking to learn of someone that has to go through with these thoughts. We should be very vigilant to see the warning signs before it is too late.
It’s easy to have your self esteem affected when you’re a kid. It is smart to be informed on these issues.
This is a very good message! It makes me angry that having access to the Internet has allowed teens to take bullying and magnify it 10 fold. Everyone needs to build their awareness around this issue and increase their skill set on how to deal with this correctly, right while it is happening.
Most people who commit suicide never voice their desire to do so. It’s masked with humor and other things. I hope you’ve reached someone who’s hiding their feelings today.
Hi Parrice,
This is a tough world we live in today. I feel bad for kids growing up in a world full of drugs and negativity, not knowing which way to go. We can’t turn our backs on them. we need to support them in anyway we can.
We need to help them turn their lives around. It’s a hard thing to do when their parents are drug addicts and they have no stability in their lives.
You are right about teaching them that education is the only way to go to get ahead in this world of ours.
Thank you Patrice for sharing this post with me.
You have a wonderful day.
Linda
Linda Schrier, It’s a cold and cruel world many kids are facing this world alone abandon by the very person who should care the most…Their Parents, But we can’t give up I won’t if I reach one child then this is a plus.
Many people goes through depression but don’t know how to get out of it. Knowing that you’re not alone and that there’s help out there is important.
These thoughts are serious. I have had friends and family who’ve faced this. It’s important to get help.
Great Blog, this is an important topic that should be taken seriously. I am about building awareness.
These thoughts are serious. I wouldn’t wish for my worst enemy to have to suffer from suicidal thoughts.