Because I decided that my story didn't have the end point yet.
Because I trusted that maybe some day it would be nicer.
Because I had faith that tears would serve as compost and that someday I could reap something that, at the time, I still couldn't see.
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Because there is a force greater than me that anchors me to this land.
Because there are little eyes watching me.
And little hands waiting for me.
Because once hope managed to steal so much attention from me.
I saw her head-on.
And I decided to stay.
Because even the stars get tired.
- Rest.
And they turn back on.
I have wanted to leave more times than I would dare to say in public.
And like so many people who have ever wanted the pain to end...
i've wanted to, too.
But then unexpected messages arrived.
Lovely looks.
Genuine smiles.
Calls that soothe.
People who show up.
And, above all, an inner voice.
Sometimes very soft.
Other times very strong.
she tells me:
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because it's not always easy.
But we keep finding the “worthwhile” ones.
Sometimes they're huge.
And other times they are barely enough to get to tomorrow.
But they reach.
This story continues.
This book is not yet complete.
As well as yours.
Let life still surprise us.
Because...
How about tomorrow if it's nicer?
And we weren't there to live it.
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— Ana Marcela Rodríguez
On World Suicide Prevention Day, let's remember that talking about how we feel can also be a way to stay.
If you're thinking about suicide today or feel like you could hurt yourself, you can call or text 988 for immediate support in the United States.
