So there
Seven years ago today, I almost died. It was my most serious suicide attempt, and it was almost successful. Assuming you’re using the ludicrous terminology that equates being dead as being a success at something.
Today, I am employed in my chosen career field. I have two university degrees, a long-term boyfriend, and friends. I get along with my family most of the time. I have hobbies I enjoy. I am stable on low dosages of medication with no noticeable side effects. I no longer cut myself, hear voices, or spend all day sleeping. I am happy.
So there. I win.
December 4th, 2007 at 12:00 pm
What a great post. It’s really great to hear.
December 5th, 2007 at 3:15 pm
hallelujah! So glad to have you back. I hope you start making the rounds again. Always loved your participation out there and here!
December 9th, 2007 at 11:50 pm
I am very happy for you. I haven’t checked on you here in a while, i thought your site was closed. I celebrate with you, and wish you many more years of happiness and freedom.
December 10th, 2007 at 9:03 am
Right on. I’m glad you’re posting again! I didn’t keep track of the dates of all my suicide attempts (I know only one), but I kind of wish I had. You DO win. Suicide attempts really do change your life forever, don’t they? Like you, I occasionally tally up all the “stuff” I have that I would have missed out on. It’s a strange feeling.
February 11th, 2008 at 4:09 pm
Good for you! You DO win.
I wish I could say more, but… yeah. I’m very happy for you. Let’s leave it at that.