A Turn for the... Best? (A Turn for the Worse Sequel)

Message to all

Hey all. I wrote this story a long time ago to give light on how serious mental health is. I recently came upon a comment that gave me a lot of concern. IF you are in a crisis and you need someone to talk to, please call a hotline or go to the emergency room and ask to speak to someone who can help you. I've noticed a lot of the people who read this story are pretty young and I want you to know that I really don't appreciate these types of comments, especially if you are joking.

I'm 21 now, I was 16 when I wrote this. I've had my fair share of dealing with suicidal ideations or self harm thoughts and being in a hospital is shitty but I have admitted myself to hospitals when I was feeling hopeless or overwhelmed. I'm not going to open myself up to talking to any of you personally because I currently am going though a dark time in my life. I don't feel like I could offer any help personally and strongly recommend that you seek help for yourself.

I've been in mental health services since I was thirteen and I know how hard it is to get comfortable in an environment like that. I was a person who thought I was too good for counseling and didn't need any help but when I found myself doing things I normally wouldn't do, I got scared and asked for help. There were situations where I had no choice but I'm glad because otherwise, I probably wouldn't still be here today. And I wouldn't care about strangers as much as I do now.

Everyone's life is different and details are always so trivial but what needs to be understood is that we are all human. We all feel the same emotions and deal with all the same thoughts of, "am I good enough? will it really be okay?" etc.

If you have no one in your life to tell you that you'll be okay, I will tell you right now that you will be okay. Life is shitty and as much as we wish we could change things, sometimes we can't. But the things we can change, most can't be changed overnight. But I'm  telling you not to give up because it is so worth the work. It's been a struggle for me to finally get to this place but I am so glad I'm here and I'm so excited to move onto the next.

For now, I want you to focus on the moment right in front of you. What can you do that will benefit you the most? Your well being comes first and I hope you all understand this. I genuinely do care about all of you and I wish I could help you through whatever it may be that's got you down. Your life matters, YOU are so worth everything within this world and YOU deserve so much more.

Thank you guys for continuing to support me by reading my stories. If these comments continue, I will take down these stories. I care too much to have this happening in something I created. Even though I hope nothing has happened yet, I would feel disgusted with myself if I knew my art pushed someone to hurt themselves. You are important to me because you are just like me, a human being.

Please stay safe and stay strong. Wear your masks when you go out and always be careful. Your life matters.

Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255

Crisis Textline: 741741 text "HOME" to connect

The Trevor Project: 1 866-488-7386 or text START to 678-678

Trans Life Line: 1 877-565-8860

Canada Suicide Prevention: 1 833-456-4566

Trans Lifeline (Canada): 1 877-330-6366

If you go to the emergency room, Just explain to them that you are in a mental health crisis and would like someone to talk to or that you want help. They will do their own assessment and ask you their own questions. Please be honest with them as much as you can. They are there to help you.