Two nights ago, I received a phone call that someone I love was in crisis.
They were contemplating suicide.
They couldn’t understand what was wrong with them—why they behave the way they do, why they hurt the people they love, and most importantly, why they were even having thoughts of ending their life.
And in that moment, I felt something very real…
Powerlessness.
No matter how much we love someone, we cannot always take away their pain. We cannot think for them. We cannot heal them for them.
But what we can do is show up, listen, and guide them to help.
It is important to get help when you need it.
I remember when my sons were sent to prison. I lived with a constant fear that something unthinkable could happen to them. They went in as young boys, and now they are men. That kind of fear never really leaves a mother—it just changes shape.
And moments like this remind me that pain doesn’t always look the way we expect it to.
Sometimes the people we love are silently hurting.
If someone you love tells you they are thinking about ending their life, please take it seriously.
Do not ignore it.
Do not assume they will be okay.
Act.
Call the crisis line.
Call 911.
Dial or text 988.
Or text 741741 to connect with the Crisis Text Line.
These services are free, confidential, and available to provide support for emotional distress or suicidal thoughts.
💛 Holding Hope Reflection
If you are the one hurting…
Please hear me:
You are not alone.
Your life matters.
And this moment does not define your ending.
There is help. There is support. And there is still hope.
💭 For the Family
Have you ever experienced a moment where you felt powerless watching someone you love struggle?
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