Comments on: The Night I Gave Up On Life

By: Noel

Noel — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 05:01:54 +0000

Hi Steve, the title of this article caught my attention as my colleague who is suffering from depression did commit suicide for several times. That’s why i can relate so much to your story. As a caregiver for her, i too struggle a lot to support her financially and emotionally. But i keep telling myself and her, and perhaps share with you too – ‘Everything will be fine in the end. If it’s not, it’s not the end.’ This quote keeps reminding me to stand still and hold on. And I’m glad that you have a happy life now. Wish everyone the same.

By: Rowan

Rowan — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 10:55:12 +0000

Your story had given me another hope. I had also got on a state of thinking of commiting suicide……..but I can’t. I’m only about to turn 17 but this “social Anxiety” that I’ve got seems to had already taken over my life. I tried to change circumstances by changing my self but its hard that no one around can help , because they don’t know my situation and i also got to this point of thinking of being betrayed by all, including my family. What’s quite funny for me but ironically also give this feeling of uncontrollable urge to cry is that I’m sitting infront of this computer trying to find ways to solve my problems while my family members just pass by and don’t know what kind of pain i’m going through right now.

By: sue

sue — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 08:17:16 +0000

Thank you so much for sharing your story. I have been through a similar situation where someone very close to me tried to take his life. Although i know he has to want to change his life and take all the steps himself. I hope he can be strong enough in his life and i hope he will be ok ? I am there for him but i can not change the way he is thinking so i hope he is beginning to think and do more towards building himself up. I hope the help he received was the right help for him. Time will tell.

By: tan

tan — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 02:13:38 +0000

I just want to say that I recently discovered your blog from a friend and this post is very uplifting.I am 22 years old and at a point in my life where I feel like I don’t belong where I am.It seems like the odds are all against me and I feel no motivation to live but this post was very inspiring and just proves that every passing moment is another chance to turn it all around.

By: John Sherry

John Sherry — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 12:03:32 +0000

Steve I echo this story. On New Year’s Eve 1999 I took a knife to kill myself after year upon year of everything going wrong including death, relationship break-ups, lost jobs, health problems and financial devestation. Gladly it was an epiphany and I, like you, took a different path to a more positive place. Suicide is a way out but facing the problems surrounding it is a way through. A truly glorious honest piece of work that I commend you for. Thank you, genuinely thank you.
John Sherry´s last blog ..The Treasures of Life’s Simple Pleasures

By: Murlu

Murlu — Tue, 25 May 2010 23:06:51 +0000

Wow, this post has been one of the most powerful I’ve ever read. I couldn’t imagine the thoughts going through your mind. I’m very happy you’ve turned this traumatic event into a life changing experience.

We can’t foresee how our decisions will effect others lives. When we break down it down, we realize that family and friends are the most dear to all of us. We have to fight for them, even if it means we live in turmoil. We have to bring joy to their lives, living selflessly.
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By: Carole

Carole — Thu, 06 May 2010 14:48:39 +0000

Wow, what a powerful article, Steven.

I agree with Maureen that your sharing was driven by God.

I have just nipped over to peace4the Missing to read some of the comments. It’s amazing how this one article has touched the lives of so many and will continue to do so for some time.

I bookmarked your site recently and because of the wealth of information that interested me, I decided to spend some time on your site today.

2 hours later……still on it – May you continue to bless others as you journey on.

Carole in the UK
Carole ´s last blog ..A Tranquil Place for Busy People

By: Maureen

Maureen — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 16:27:02 +0000

Steven,

If you don’t know why you wrote this then you need to take a look here:

http://peace4missing.ning.com/profiles/blogs/the-night-i-gave-up-on-life?xg_source=activity

Your article was shared on Peace4 the Missing. You need to see the comments that were left for you there. These are people that are going through the worse nightmare, the worse ongoing hell that anyone could ever go through but they reached out to you, your words touched them.

Your sharing was God driven, no need to figure it out!

Maureen

By: Ramesh

Ramesh — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 13:24:55 +0000

Steve,

I commend you not only for sharing but having the courage to share this deeply personal experience.

You’ve gone from giving up on your life that night to making a difference in people’s lives since. I guess there is truth to the saying “what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger”.

Your “decision” to take pills instead of jumping off a tall building, you falling off the bed, your dad hearing it, even your sharing this experience, all of it has a reason, doesn’t it? We all have choices and we make them, some are made by our subconscious mind for what’s good for us.

I’m glad – like every one of your readers – that you are still here 20 years later.

By: Conor Neill

Conor Neill — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 21:13:28 +0000

I have had a tough last couple of years, but luckily had support systems that kept me from falling completely apart. One thought that was useful to me in some of the toughest moments was “God would never give an obstacle he didn’t know I was capable of overcoming”. I am not particularly religious, but this thought was of help to me. Thanks for sharing.
Conor Neill´s last blog ..Overcoming Adversity? Aimee Mullins at TED.com