10th September 2025

Messages of Hope for World Suicide Prevention Day

Today for World Suicide Awareness Day, our Trauma Ambassadors have shared a series of messages to raise awareness of suicide and put out some hope to those who may be experiencing suicidal ideation.

Indigo: “Hey, I might not be you or know your story. However, I know that staying is the hardest thing in the world and something you probably can’t comprehend doing. It is complete darkness, and it feels like it will never end. I know this too well with my life. One thing to remember is recovery isn’t linear and there will be times of absolute hell, but you will get to a point where you smile and it’s genuine. Whether it’s over a cup of coffee, seeing someone you love or doing something that actually makes it feel worth fighting. It’s not faking to make others feel okay, it’s real for you. It’s not smooth sailing. I just want to tell you that one day- I can’t tell you when- but you will be glad you stayed. It will happen. There is life, a life worth living and you deserve to be here; the world needs your magic.”
Georgina: “You are not a burden. You are a human being in pain, and pain doesn’t make you less worthy of love. I know this hurts in a way words can’t hold. You don’t have to see tomorrow right now — just this breath, this moment. You’re still here. That matters. If today all you can do is exist, that’s enough. That’s survival. That’s strength. You are not a burden. You are not beyond help. The fact that you’re still here is proof of how much you’ve fought already. You don’t have to see the whole road ahead. Just one small step. One breath. One heartbeat. This is not the whole story of you. Even if right now it’s all you can see. I’m proud of you for still being here. I know you might not believe me. That’s okay — I’ll believe it enough for both of us. You’re allowed to be broken and still worth saving. The cracks in you don’t cancel out your worth — they tell the story of how much you’ve endured.”
Anonymous: “I know it isn’t that you want to die, you just want this pain to end. There are people that can help the hurt to stop. Reach out to them first. You’ve nothing to lose in trying. You might not realise it right now, but you are loved, and you are needed here.”
Bill: “My message as a Survivor is simply step from the bottom of the barrel, the lowest you ever get to, and look for someone who you love and focus on. Think how they are affected if they lose you. It can save you from that final no coming back step. My loved ones were my granddaughter and my son. Learn to talk, learn to love and find a safe place to go in your head. Practice going there and put it in a box but leave the lid well open. Consider sharing your life with an animal, you might be amazed at the support and companionship they can give.”
Rachel: “When you are entombed in the darkness and all around you the air is heavy, oppressive and hopeless, when you feel like there is no escape, keep breathing one more day. One more day, then one more, then it’ll be one more and one more. Over time, one day you will look back over your shoulder at the tomb of darkness and you will quietly thank yourself for giving it one more day. I believe in you, stay safe.”
Kari: “You are never alone. When things get tough, it’s really hard not to feel overwhelmed, but there is always someone out there who can offer kindness and support, often in places you wouldn’t think. The moment you feel as though you can no longer carry the weight on your shoulders, is when you rise. Nothing stays the same forever, and those hardest moments will actually turn out to be your biggest growth and source of strength.”
Lauren: “Pain is only temporary. Stay patient, stay strong, and know that this too shall pass.”

 

If you would like to access support around any of the issues mentioned in this blog, or to share your own lived experience, give the Healthwatch Essex Information & Guidance Service a call on 0300 500 1895, email [email protected] or text/WhatsApp on 07712 395398. If you would like to find out more about the Trauma Ambassador Group and our work, you can find out more here.