25/09/2024
Last month someone called me and told me that she was going to commit sui**de that night. After calming her down, I asked her if she can name any positive thing(s) in her life. After about ten seconds of silence, she actually said that she'd call me in a few minutes. 30 minutes later she called me and said, "my baby."
I asked her why she took that long, and she said that she was trying to think if the baby was a positive or a negative in her life. I understood her, and as a by the way, I encouraged her to keep taking time to think things through. This is because when you take time to think, you see things clearer, and that helps a lot.
Moving on, I proceeded to tell her that while she sees one positive in her life, I see three positives. Her kid, herself, and the fact that they are both healthy.
We continued talking for like 10 minutes, giving her ideas on how to be strong, dust herself up, at least for her baby.
Yesterday she called me and told me that she is now running a promising smokie and mayai business in Thika, and that they no longer sleep hungry.
Halleluyaaah!
Why am I telling you this? I just want to remind you that despite what you are going through, there is something worth living for. Take time to think, find it and let it motivate you to keep going. I also want to remind you to speak up. If you feel overwhelmed, speak to someone. A simple chat can save you and it can also become your turning point.