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I don't usually go into detail about the night I tried to end things

But I'll talk about it if I feel the need to. I don't hide it like I used to.

One thing I'll say is I remember telling myself not to second guess it. When you second guess things, you stop yourself. That made it easy to drive into that wall the way I did.

Another thing I remember is how at the last second as I was about to hit that concrete wall, I turned the wheel. Out of fear of the impact maybe. Or maybe that was the part of me that didn't wanna give in. Either way, it was too late. Everything went black before I woke up in that car. I shouldn't have even woke up. If you saw my car you'd ask how all I got was my forehead scar.

Even the scar sucked though. Because it's like a reminder on my face of what I did. It took a while but I had to come to terms with what I did.. at first I even lied to myself about it. I told everyone I fell asleep & I lied so well even I believed it myself.

The night the memories hit me again I burst into tears because of one simple fact that I finally said out loud, "I still don't want to be here".
Idk why I decided to change everything after that. I thought about that night I should've died & the way I did it because I told myself not to second guess it.
At that moment I told myself to treat life that way.. but in a better way. If I wanna do something, do it. If I wanna try something, try it. Don't second guess it.

That's resulted in some crazy ass times but also some really good times as well. It's only been a year & half since that decision & I'm still not where I want to be. But I'm not the same person I was before.

I don't hate myself anymore. I don't even look the same anymore. I like how I look. I like my own skin. I want to be here.

Sorry, I get in my thoughts a lot at night. I should go to bed now but I just felt like rambling.
RebelFox · 36-40, F
Thank you for sharing. We really should be letting this stuff out and end the shame surrounding hopelessness. Cheers to your bravery, healing can take a lifetime.
ChiefJustWalks · 26-30
@RebelFox healing really can take a lifetime. Thanks for saying that. Lately I've been kinda down about life but it helps to remember shit doesn't happen overnight. We heal every day. It's not magic, it's work
Ryannnnnn · 31-35, M
Something like that does change you. It's one of the few things in life I regret even having tried.
It can put things into perspective though, like we went so far as to do something like that so we can basically do anything and go for anything.

Easy to forget, I still feel down sometimes because life can be kinda hard at times but I always remember that and push forward. The low points are just that, points in a long stretch that also has highs and there's things we can do to keep ourselves from going to those places.
ChiefJustWalks · 26-30
@Ryannnnnn it can be embarrassing to admit you even tried it. I get that. & You're right, the fact that we took it that far shows we can apply that same energy to other things in life.
People often say that suicide is cowardly.. but I think anyone who says that hasn't actually tried it. Because it does take courage. So many people have suicidal thoughts but won't try it because they think about their family.. or they're simply afraid. It really is scary to think about ending it. Even I was afraid.. that's why I didn't allow myself to think. I think if more people know how much it hurts to be in that position & how much strength it takes to go through with it.. they wouldn't be so quick to call those people cowards
Ryannnnnn · 31-35, M
@ChiefJustWalks Nah it's your story, its never embarrasing. Life's precious though, I take an almost aggressive attitude to feeling happy and with myself in a positive way. Some people are idiots, there's always ignorant people out there, you do you man.
Nutshell29 · 26-30, F
You are for a reason I'm glad you came out with just a scar though. We all want you here, you have a purpose. Take time for yourself which I'm sure you're doing. Take care of yourself, be patient with yourself, but don't stress about the little things. I am here for ya. It's not easy I know, it's not easy for me to open up. Always know you are loved and wanted and needed . I'm still working on that but I know I'm going to keep trying even if I don't want to be here myself either.
ChiefJustWalks · 26-30
@Nutshell29 I can tell it's not easy for you to open up 🙏 I'm here too though. I'm glad that you have a determination to keep pushing even when things aren't perfect. Things can't always be perfect & it sucks but we gotta live through that
Nutshell29 · 26-30, F
@ChiefJustWalks absolutely just making sure no one is going through what I am going through
Reject · 26-30, M
It’s really interesting that you’re not exactly sure why you decided to change everything after that. Though I do understand that something about a near death experience makes you not want to try it again. At least for a little while. It’s like life giving you another chance.
ChiefJustWalks · 26-30
@Reject I guess I got tired of feeling that way. I lived my whole life like I didn't care & once I decided that I do.. idk why but things became so much more fun. I went through hell at the same time but I lived more. It almost seems last year was the worst year but the funnest year of my life
Reject · 26-30, M
@ChiefJustWalks That makes sense. Everybody suffers, the only difference between people is that the weak who run away from pain let the world decide how they’ll suffer while the strong who embrace it by choice suffer on their own terms. Pain is inevitable, but we choose how we hurt and that is what makes someone sad or happy in their struggles.
WaryWitchWandering · 36-40, F
Thank you for sharing this story… and I’m sure someone here needed to read this. Things can and will always shift and change. Life hurts sometimes, but if you’re here, might as well ride it out til the end and see what happens next

You are strong 💪🏻
ChiefJustWalks · 26-30
@WaryWitchWandering aww your pfp is so adorable 😇 both you & the doggo. I like everything about it.
But I appreciate that. Life's not perfect but the adventure can be progressive or destructive. It can still be fun on either path but the goal now is for progress 😌
SW-User
Rambling is great. You do ramble very well 💜 I for one am very happy you are still here.
People wanna call it bromance, so be it.
There is just something in you, that i know, is meant to exist. 💜
ChiefJustWalks · 26-30
@SW-User haha bromance is a funny word. But thanks man, you have a way of complimenting people in such impactful ways. Thanks 🍻
SW-User
@ChiefJustWalks Cheers 🍻
DearAmbellina2113 · 41-45, F
I love how you share real things from your life and thoughts here. It's really refreshing to read them among all the meaningless drivel that gets posted here. 😊
ChiefJustWalks · 26-30
@DearAmbellina2113 I do post a lot of goofy stuff but I try to be real when I can. I've always been the joking type in my life.. I laugh everything off. Part of these posts is me just trying to be more understood. So that not everything is a joke all the time.
& Thank you 🤗
AnthonyM987 · 51-55, M
This is beautiful and raw. Thank you for sharing. I wish you continued progress in your journey.
ChiefJustWalks · 26-30
@AnthonyM987 & I always wish you progress as well man, in any chapter. Thanks 🙏
LadyJ · F
Its good to talk and get things out..I'm so glad your in a better place now 🤗
ChiefJustWalks · 26-30
@LadyJ thank you 🤗 SW is kinda where I can just say stuff like this for no reason too.. & it helps
Lostpoet · M
I'm glad you stopped yourself and then you fought for a life worth living.
Starcrossed · 41-45, F

I'm glad you're still around to share your light with everyone else.
ChiefJustWalks · 26-30
@Starcrossed thank you those dogs are adorable 🤗
Boleuskas · M
My thoughts and heart are with you, I wish i could help you in any way ...
ChiefJustWalks · 26-30
@Boleuskas thank you man.. things are okay now though 🙏 I wrote this post just as a reflection mostly.
MellyMel22 · F
I’m glad you’re in a better place now ❤️
ChiefJustWalks · 26-30
@MellyMel22 thank you Mel 🤗 you're sweet
SW-User
Get it out, it'll help you sleep.
iamonfire696 · 41-45, F
Thank you for sharing that. I am sure it took a lot for you to be so vulnerable with us. I am really sorry your life got to be bad that you couldn’t imagine going on. You were given a second chance and I know you are going to make the best of it. Light and love to you 💗
ChiefJustWalks · 26-30
@iamonfire696 thank you & thanks for always being around 🤗 makes it a little easier to be vulnerable when theres people like you who actually pay attention & spread positivity too
iamonfire696 · 41-45, F
@ChiefJustWalks Thank you for saying that 💖
SW-User
I hope you are doing well now💕❤️🤗
ChiefJustWalks · 26-30
@SW-User I am 😌 thanks & nice eyes
SW-User
@ChiefJustWalks thank you

 
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