Dear World,
I'm writing this letter to say goodbye. Or at least, I thought I was. As I sit here with pen in hand, I've been trying to summon up the courage to end it all. But the more I write, the more I realize that I don't want to die.
I've been struggling for so long, feeling like I'm drowning in a sea of despair. Every day has felt like a battle, and I've been convinced that I'm just not strong enough to keep fighting. But as I look around my room, I see all the things that bring me joy – my favorite books, my guitar, the photos of my loved ones.
I think about all the people who care about me, who would be devastated if I were to leave. I think about all the experiences I still want to have, all the places I still want to see. And I realize that I'm not ready to give up yet.
I'm scared, and I'm tired, and I'm not sure how to make things better. But I do know that I want to try. I want to keep fighting, to keep pushing forward, no matter how hard it gets.
So I'm not going to end this letter with a goodbye. Instead, I'm going to end it with a hello. Hello to a new day, a new chance, a new life.
I'm not sure what tomorrow will bring, but I'm ready to face it head-on. I'm ready to take things one step at a time, to find joy in the little things, and to hold on to hope.
If you're reading this, know that you're not alone. There are people who care about you, who want to help. Don't give up, no matter how dark things seem. Keep pushing forward, and know that better days are ahead.
Sincerely,
A person who's choosing to live.
