Saying that we choose to stay on this earth is not meant to seem flippant or arrogant. We're simply trying to remember the positives of life and hopefully bring light to some one especially effected by this dark time. You may think that people who have posted a "choose to stay" commitment haven't felt the depth of pain that depression brings, but what do we know?
That outstandingly happy boy on the football team, who seems to have an unlimited amount of friends might be where you are, where anyone is. Thinking about life without them here.
When you see him, you see no problems. Which only intensify your own. But what you don't know is one night he broke down and told his sister about the extent of his depression, not far from taking his life.
We. Don't. Know.
It's common to say we shouldn't post about happiness because others are sad. But then where's the joy at all if we are not striving, every day, to find it somewhere in our lives.
We are in charge of our fate. In the end, no amount of work the student body, administrators, or any amount of loved ones can make a decision for you.
So all I'm asking is try. Try to think of one thing worth staying for because I believe that if our Knights in heaven could speak to us know, they would remind us that life is precious. No matter how small there are things to look forward to, things to remember when you're sight is crowded with smoke.
Let's all try to come together now and always instead of tearing the school, faculty, and people apart. Spread joy, hope, and remind as many as possible, there are reasons to live.
This is perfectly said.
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