I am a man who has gone through a lot in his life. I was bullied practically every day for the first 13 years of my life. [And every other day or so after that until I was about 16] I know what it's like to be overweight and having to deal with the cruelty of others. [Because you LOOK different] I know what it's like to be depressed and suicidal. [I'm ALIVE because my mom happened to be home the day I decided to end my life] I know what it's like to think that 'one more day' on this far too often cruel world is 'one more day' too many. [I planned on NEVER seeing my 16th birthday] I know what it's like to think that you're all alone and that NOBODY cares. I know what it's like to be sexually confused. I know what it's like to think that the emotional pain you're in will never end. I know what it's like to think that you're the ONLY ONE who thinks, feels and BELIEVES what YOU think, feel and believe.
I am NOTa 'Doctor'
I am NOTeducated in the field of psychology or psychiatry
I have NOspecific training WHATSOEVER as far as human behavior is concerned
I have NOTHING that would qualify me as a 'PROFESSIONAL'
What I DO have is 48 years worth of life experiences [As of the year 2011]
IF you are seriously depressed and/or suicidal - please take the time to find the phone number in YOUR area to get some HELP. You can even phone your operator and ask him or her to give you the number. [Just be sure to tell them that you, "need the number to the place that deals with suicide prevention". I'm sure they will help you. IF they DON'T help you - don't use THAT as an excuse NOT to get help. DO WHATEVER IT TAKES TO LIVE. NO matter HOW you MAY be feeling [right now] you will NOT [I promise] ALWAYS feel that way. [I know - believe me]
