changing lives [completed]

two.

you've been paired with a random stranger with the common interest suicide. say hi.

stranger: hi.

you: howdy partner.

stranger: trying to be funny?

you: not really, would you like me to?

stranger: no.

you: then i won't be funny. how are you?

stranger: dissappointed.

you: and why is that?

stranger: because everyone on here is trying to cure people.

you: not me.

stranger: yes you are.

you: no, i'm trying to make people live another day, not cure them.

stranger: some people don't seem to know the difference.

you: yeah, mental illness isn't something you can cure.

stranger: exactly! someone finally gets it.

you: it's also not something you can end with a bullet to the brain, swallowing another pill, or jumping off a bridge, building and so forth.

stranger: never thought about that...

you: you think you'll be okay for another night.

stranger: maybe, i mean if i do try to end it tonight you're words will be on loop in my brain.

you: bit of a turn off aren't i?

stranger: just a little bit :)

you: well i'm sorry for being a turn off, the name's alex by the way.

stranger: it was nice talking to you again alex.

you: again?

stranger: yes, again.