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A Mom’s Realization
Today I sat silently as my son
My 2nd born
Told the doctor how many times
He had thoughts of suicide.
Tears ran down my cheeks
How did I not know?
I tried to be the best mom I could
But that wasn’t enough?
And then I realized as I listened
That this wasn’t about me
It’s about him...and those are the words
That I need to hear in the silence.
My 2nd born
Told the doctor how many times
He had thoughts of suicide.
Tears ran down my cheeks
How did I not know?
I tried to be the best mom I could
But that wasn’t enough?
And then I realized as I listened
That this wasn’t about me
It’s about him...and those are the words
That I need to hear in the silence.
Published 6th Apr 2021
Author's Note
I’ve written in my journals for years. First time putting my thoughts out. Thanks for listening.
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- Edited 9th May 2021 8:45pm
6th Apr 2021 7:20am
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7th Apr 2021 1:56am
Anonymous
- Edited 9th May 2021 8:45pm
7th Apr 2021 2:20am
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10th Apr 2021 7:05am
My father had mental health 'issues' when he was relatively young. I think you just made me realize what kind of thoughts could have been going through my grandmother as she was there from the get go.
Despite how dark some periods may be, life is long enough that there will also be as many ups as there are downs
All the best
Despite how dark some periods may be, life is long enough that there will also be as many ups as there are downs
All the best
10th Apr 2021 8:32pm
Anonymous
- Edited 6th Jul 2023 1:45pm
20th Apr 2023 9:56pm
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