Let’s talk about suicide

You decided to leave.

when the pain,

the torment,

the anguish of staying

became more than you could carry.

You moved on.

Know that you are remembered.

Know that you are missed.

Know that you are loved.

Know that we wish life had been different.

Know that we are so sorry.

Know that we wish your search for peace and more wellness

had not led you here.

May we talk about suicide.

May we remove the stigma.

May we speak the names of those we have lost.

May we make room for grief,

for questions,

for love without shame.

Know you are not forgotten.

Know that some of us understand.

Know we are listening.

May we talk about the longing to leave.

May we talk about endings and beginnings.

May we talk about suicide

May we sit together

May we tell the truth

about suffering.

May we carry one another

when we can.

May we remember

those who left.

May we love

those who remain.

May we bring suicide out of the shadows

May we speak

with honesty,

with tenderness, and without shame.

May we be there for each other.