27/09/2025
๐๐๐๐ง๐จ๐ฅ๐ | Un-Tie Pain: Re- Tie the Shattered Peace
A gentle, angelic voiceโyet beneath it lay a burden too heavy to ignore.
Hey friend, can I tell you something serious? Please donโt judge me.
Sureโฆ
These past few days have been so heavy. Iโve been physically weak and mentally drained. Home feels like chaos, and in school, nothing seems to be going right. With financial struggles, insecurities, and the weight of the future hanging over me, I feel like Iโm slowly burning out.
Is that it? Really? Hey, donโt take it too seriously. Iโm sure everythingโs fine.
But it doesnโt feel fine. My family is falling apart, our house is a battlefield, and my ears ache from the constant shoutingโwords I wish I never had to hear.
School doesnโt make it any easier. The pressure is crushing, my parents pour their frustrations on me, and no one ever asks if Iโm okay. One low grade feels like the end of the world. My classmates make academics look easy, while I struggle just to keep up.
Money is another battle. Most days I go hungry, trying to ignore the pain in my stomach while wishing for the things I needโand the things I dream of. But deep inside, I know those wishes might never come true.
Everywhere I look, thereโs beauty that feels unreachableโperfect skin, high-bridged noses, plump lips. Meanwhile, I see myself as nothing but a shadow, carrying the weight of imperfections like a curse.
And then thereโs growing up. Itโs terrifying. Iโm not a child anymore, life demands to be taken seriouslyโbut how can I? How do I carry all of this, when every day feels like another battle that slowly kills me inside?
Is that it? Just being dramatic? Youโll be fineโyouโll find your way.
A day laterโฆ an angel finally found peace. Until we see you again.
How come this happens, when the strongest soldiers are often the ones battling on the cold and shaken ground?
This month, September, is not just the beginning of joyful celebrations ahead but something far deeper. This is the time we honor and raise our voices to uplift our brothers and sisters โ to help them rise in this beautiful world again, especially when all they see is black and white, when the color is missing.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), more than 720,000 individuals lose their lives to suicide each year, most due to depression, anxiety, and substance problems. Itโs heartbreaking news that we should take seriously โ not only after someone has already been lost, but by acting before itโs too late.
In line with this, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) has declared September as Suicide Prevention Month, a time when we raise global awareness that mental health is no joke. Every passing hour, someone loses their precious life โ not because they wanted to, but because they were not given the treatment they needed, the shoulder to cry on, or the patient heart to understand and protect them.
As human beings, we are called to be guiding lights for one another โ especially for those walking a rough, bumpy road, lost with no clear direction. Letโs give a helping hand, a ride that leads them to where they truly belong โ to a place where they can see that life isnโt over yet.
To give them a comfortable space, letโs keep in mind these four notable reminders that help loosen the knots of pain and open the way to a life they deserve:
๐๐ข๐-๐ฆ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐จ๐ ๐๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ซ๐๐ง๐๐: ๐๐ง๐๐๐๐๐๐ฅ๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ซ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ
Our strongest fighters donโt always show when theyโre hurtingโoften they carry their wounds in silence. This is the moment to check in, to make them feel they always have a home, especially when the rain begins to pour. Offer them a seat at the table and remind them they are never drained or alone.
When they start doubting themselves or feeling hopeless, be the rainbow that brightens their clouds. By continually encouraging them, you create a spaceโa space where they are free, safe, and loved.
๐๐ข๐ ๐ง๐ข-๐ญ๐ข๐ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ฅ: ๐ ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ ๐จ๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐๐๐ข๐ฌ๐ ๐๐๐๐ฎ๐ญ๐ฒ
Not every day is a good day. Sometimes, a soul feels worthless, like a stone losing its spark. Let them cry when the weight on their mind becomes too heavy. When they show signs of vulnerability and seem to drift away with problems they cannot share, let them beโbut always remain present.
We may not walk in the same shoes or carry the same experiences, but what we can do is be thereโthrough every rise and fall. Be their greatest fan in life, their steadfast ally who never leaves their side.
๐๐จ๐ฌ๐ข-๐ญ๐ข๐-๐ฏ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ ๐๐ข๐๐: ๐ ๐๐ฉ๐๐ซ๐ค ๐จ๐ ๐๐ซ๐๐๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ฅ๐ฎ๐
Negativity can poison the mind, end goals, and make lifeโs decisions complicated. And if there comes a time when no bright color appearsโwhen all you see is darknessโbe the one to bring light. Some carry uncertainties locked deep inside, held back by fear, yet longing to be set free.
As long as we are breathing, there is always a reason to spread magical positivity. A few kind words can inspire someone to hold on and remind them that they are limitless, like the sky. Positivity can guide them to safe shores, even when lifeโs biggest waves come crashing down.
๐๐๐๐ฎ๐ซ๐ข-๐ญ๐ข๐ ๐๐๐ฅ๐๐ฑ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง: ๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐ ๐๐ข๐๐ฐ
Sometimes, all someone needs is a safe and secure space to ease the weight of life. Everyone longs for a place of comfort, a refuge where fear cannot reach them. Remind them how beautiful life isโbuild a space where they feel far from what frightens them. Show them that with you by their side, they are safe and protected.
If professional help is needed, encourage it with compassion. Be the bridge toward healing, whether by seeking medical guidance or offering steady support. Even the act of creating a safe and welcoming place can make a meaningful difference.
Hey friend, can I be honest with you?
Sure friend, no worries.
These past few days have been so heavy. Iโve been physically weak and mentally drained. Home feels like chaos, and in school, nothing seems to be going right. With financial struggles, insecurities, and the weight of the future hanging over me, I feel like Iโm slowly burning out.
Sorry to hear that, my friend. I know it has been tough and never easy, but itโs okay to feel that way. Just know Iโm here to help and guide you whenever I can. Why donโt we pray, and let me help carry the weight youโve been aching to share? I want you to know Iโm always here and can be your human diary anytime.
Aww, thank you, friend. Youโre truly an angel from heaven!
Always, friend. Just tell me when you need me. Donโt let yourself be soaked in water for too longโcall me when you need an umbrella.
Teary eyesโฆ
As we sincerely celebrate this month, letโs keep kindness, respect, and love alive. We donโt need to wait until we lose a loved one to realize the value of action. Neglecting mental and physical wounds only leads to bitter regrets that weigh heavily on both the heart and mind. Always be there for someone, but also remember not to leave yourself behind.
Being scared, alone, and sometimes left out doesnโt mean youโre invaluableโit just means you are human. A human with feelings, emotions, and weaknesses.
๐ฌ๐ผ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ปโ๐ ๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ณ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐โ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐๐ผ๐ ๐ฑ๐ผ๐ปโ๐ ๐ต๐ฎ๐๐ฒ ๐๐ผ ๐ฏ๐ฒ.
Youโre not weak when you ask for help and reassurance. Remember, even the strong need rest when things get tiring. Donโt feel ashamed if you need to rest, if you get tired, or if you feel lost.
๐ฅ๐ฒ๐บ๐ฒ๐บ๐ฏ๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐๐ต๐ถ๐: ๐๐๐ธ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ต๐ฒ๐น๐ฝ ๐ถ๐ ๐ป๐ผ๐ ๐ฎ ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ธ๐ป๐ฒ๐๐, ๐ถ๐ ๐ถ๐ ๐ฎ ๐๐๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ป๐ด๐๐ต.
Article by Angelo M. Villanueva
