Dear Cassie,
Everything seems so dark. I understand why Leslie did
it, but it doesn't give anybody hope. It shows that
fame and fortune are not happiness. It proves that
life is not worth it. Just a struggle. I myself am
struggling in my own world. Like Leslie, I have my own
isolation, my own doubts that an answer will never
come. That it is no use trying. Trying is a struggle
and not worth it. I myself am contemplating taking my
own life away. I just see no benefit in myself and for
the rest of the world around me. I've seen the world
enough and have grown tired of the places and faces.
People are the inspiration for living but it is people
who are the reason why I would like to leave it. I'm
too fragile for this world and it's about time I stop
this headache.
Christian, Toronto, Canada
Dear Christian,
Please do not do anything to hurt yourself, because
there is hope and ending your life is not the
solution. Everyone is a unique person with his or her
own wonderful qualities that add to the fabric of
life, and it would be a terrible thing if you were to
take yours away before the world has had a chance to
see them. And you have yet to see the beauty of the
world, which is now hidden behind your struggles, but
it does exist and you need someone to help you see it.
The fact that you are writing to me indicates your
awareness of issues that need resolution, and this is
the first step to helping yourself. If you are a
student, go to your school's medical services
immediately and ask them to refer you to a
professional counselor who can talk with you, or call
one of the following numbers in your area and they
will help you. The calls are anonymous, and I
urge you to contact them as soon as possible.
Toronto Distress Centre
99 Atlantic Avenue, Suite 418
Toronto, Ontario M6K 3J8
Crisis Phone: (416) 537-7373
24 hrs, 7 days
Toronto - Distress Centre
Box 243, Adelaide Post Office
Toronto, Ontario M5C 2J4
(crisis) 416 408-4357 (416-408-HELP)
(416) 486-1456 , (416) 598-1121
24 hrs, 7 days
Scarborough Distress Centre
Eglinton Square Post Office
Box 51010
Scarborough, Ontario M1L 4T2
(crisis) 416-751-4888
24 hrs, 7 days
Toronto East General Hospital
825 Coxwell Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M4C 3E7
Crisis Phone: (416) 469-6220
9am-5pm, then provides alternative #s
Please visit these websites for further information:
www.dcontario.org
www.torontodistresscentre.com
www.torontodistresscentre.com/Zhome
www.utoronto.ca/police/suicideprevention
suicidehotlines.com/canada
www.suicideinfo.ca/support
depression.about.com
www.homestead.com
www.geocities.com/cat48458/suicide
www.save.org
Please do not hesitate to get help right away, and I
wish you only the best.
Cassie
