Little hope

Words.
There are words that once said, it can give a huge relief and a sense of comfort.
There are words that once said, it can give a huge sadness and a sense of regret.

I have just finished watching another short series on Netflix, "The Victims Game".
I stumbled upon it accidentally while searching for something to keep me occupied when I came across it.
After watching all the 8 episodes in two days, I actually gained new perspectives on lives as well as the impact of people's words on our lives when not taken correctly.

I realised that pain and suffering could cause someone to do drastic actions,
and even having the ability to twist one's thoughts and mindsets into thinking that they are helping,
but in reality, they are actually killing someone through words.

I learn that when someone is already at the verge of self harm,
all they need is a little more hope.
A little more strength from everyone around them,
to push them to go on living.

Choosing to die in order to escape from hurt and pain from the reality might seem to be the easiest option.
But seeing your closest ones and your family break down,
grieves and cry endlessly with regrets of not being able to help,
or to lend a hand to pull you through all those dark thoughts are something that they will carry throughout their times living in this world.

After watching the series,
I realised that there are people around us who we might see as okay or happy from the outside,
these are the people who needs words of comfort,
words of support,
and hope.
They are the ones who might be hiding in those dark corners,
unable to overcome their pain and suffering,
and eventually feeling helpless,
and chose death to free themselves.
These are the people that we need to lend our hands to.
They are the ones who we always tell them to, "be strong", "don't think so much", "you're going to be fine", "you think so much" and "everyone is going through the same thing".
Those are the words that only made them smile,
while thinking that no one would know how much struggles they went through,
how much anxiety, fear, pain as well as their struggles to wake up and go through another day.

The feeling of waking up every morning,
going to work without any feelings,
and heading back home,
crying in darkness,
feeling helpless,
unable to tell anyone what we are facing,
thinking that we can't be helped anymore.
It is truly dark and horrifying being in that position.

And I believe that all of us could do a small part to help one another.
Be there for one another,
Understand what they truly need,
Listen with your heart,
And be at their side while giving strength and support.
All they need is a little more strength and hope to go on living.

Be strong.
We can make it through the darkest time and the darkest place together.
Jen.