This Is What Keeps Me Alive

[sugnim]

The only thing that prevents me from committing suicide is my son. I do not want to leave him with the weight of a parent who killed their self. But, if I didn't have a child, death does seem like a good alternative to living with the mental health issues that I have, and a good alternative to living in a world such as ours with so many horrendous problems. I can see no reason to continue living, other than to care for my child. I don't think it's ideal for him to live with a depressed parent, but I'm hoping it's better than living with the memory of a parent who committed suicide.

 

[Casey_03]

You are right. If you were to leave him in that way, all you'd be doing is passing your own pain on to him and dooming him to live with the same demons. Not worth it. If he is your only reason for living, cherish him, devote all you have to him and take pride in it. Maybe someday it will help you heal? Knowing that you were strong enough to live for him ... and you didn't pass your suffering on to someone else.

 

[Deleted member 12723]

My husband and children kept me alive. Now suicide is just not an option for me anymore. There is hope around the corner waiting for me to bump into it.