Dear Jasmine,
I have tried to commit suicide a long time ago and I was hospitilized for cutting my self and depression because my mother was on drugs. I have grown for that experience and I was soon diagnosed with Hepatits C and had to go through a series of giving myself shots.
My stepmother and my dad were there for me every step of the way. This all happen about 3 to 4 years ago. My stepmother and dad spilt up because she cheated so now I don’t talk to her anymore.
She is making him pay the mortgage for the house even though we don’t live there. I feel completely alone and I have no one to talk to. I am starting to have suicidal thoughts again and I don’t know how to deal with all of this.
Casey C.
West Roxbury, MA, USA
Dear Casey,
Have you tried to talk to your father about this? Since he was supportive of you a few years ago, I think it would be best if you talk to him about what is going on. As much as you are struggling, perhaps he is too and you can talk to one another and get through this tough time together.
There are always going to be things happening to us that are beyond our control. What is important for each individual to realize is, not what they are lacking but what they do have. If everyone focused on what they don’t have, they will no doubt be depressed. But if a person is able to focus on all the things you should be appreciating, it makes life more bearable.
How have you gone about making friends? Perhaps if you like sports, you can join a team. Or if you like reading, join a book club? Instead of dwelling on all these negative feelings inside you, find your passion. Do something positive with what you like to do and absorb that positive energy back into your life. Life is way too short to be sad all the time.
Always here,
Jasmine
