Suicide
There is no light at the end of the tunnel – no silver lining – no glass half full.
There is only overwhelming darkness. And no one can understand what that feeling is like to you.
Having thoughts of wanting to die does not make you crazy. It is far more common than we would like to believe. Those thoughts mean that you have been fighting for a long time on your own. And you have been carrying a hefty load.
Your load may have started small, and you were sure you could manage it on your own. As it got heavier, you wanted to set it down, but you didn’t want to burden anyone else with it, or you didn’t have anyone to help you, so you just kept going.
But that kept growing. And it kept getting heavier.
Nobody knows the burden you carry.
Those people who want to help you can’t possibly understand how heavy that load is to bear.
You don’t see any other option, but you cannot carry it anymore.
Too often, lives are lost before they find a way through the darkness or a place to set down the load they carry.
That does not have to be you.
Come set down your load.
I am here to walk through the darkness with you and hold the light when you cannot.
Working through suicidal thoughts and feelings may seem impossible, but it is not. This work requires a process of understanding your darkness and the load you carry. Then, you begin to take one step forward at a time with the right support.
You may not realize it, but you are here because you are strong. You are here because some part of you (even if it is a part you think you lost a long time ago) wants to find a way. Give that part of you a chance.
Contact me today. An initial consultation is free, and there is no obligation. Our consultation takes about 15-20 minutes, and you will have the opportunity to interview me and see if we are a good fit to work together.
Loved ones Struggling with Suicide
There are a lot more questions than answers.
You are watching someone you love slowly fade away, and you feel completely powerless to help.
You are facing a powerful force that you cannot control, much less understand. Where do you turn?
Suicide and suicidal thoughts from someone you love are terrifying, and you may respond with a range of emotions. Fear. Guilt. Regret. Anger. Frustration. And more Guilt.
The typical grieving process needs to occur but is often blocked by questions for which you may never have an answer.
Under the darkness, there is hope.
It may not seem like it now, but there is hope. Allow me to help you move through the “could have,” “would have,” and “should have” to a place of peace, love, and empathy while honoring the experience.
The struggle can be less; hope can be found through a search for someone by your side.
The loss will never go away. But your life will grow beyond the suffering.
Contact me today to discuss options for support and processing. Schedule an initial consultation to discuss the next steps.
Crisis Intervention
The work I do is important for ongoing care and long-term solutions. Abstract Counseling does not provide immediate crisis care.
If you or someone you know needs immediate support, please contact the Colorado Crisis Center right away. They have phone, text, or walk-in options for crisis support to help you or a loved one stay safe.
https://coloradocrisisservices.org/
They are confidential and can support you in finding some immediate relief.