Depression

Last night my best mates little brother attempted suicide. I have known them since I was 11 and think of him as family as much as my own brothers and sisters. They lost their mum to cancer around 2003ish. He came out as gay a few years ago and has had some pretty crazy relationships (mostly the bad kind of crazy where he ended up with bumps and bruises, the bf actually broke his hand on his face once). He recently brought a house with money he got when his grandmother passed away and some of his mum's money. He's had issues with his flatmates not paying their way and has been struggling for money. He usually spoils everyone rotten at Xmas time and has been feeling depressed that he can't do that this year.

So the point to my post is, a lot of people struggle at this time of the year, but at the end of the day it doesn't matter. People would rather have you with them than the gifts they usually get. If it came down to you or your presents they will pick YOUR PRESENCE every time! Christmas and new year are about family and having a good time regardless of how much money you have or don't have!

If you're feeling suicidal ring someone and ask for help. Ring anyone!!! Don't think you're alone because there are 100's of people feeling the exact same way as you are right now. There is always a way out and people do love you and will miss you if you're not here.