Welcome to Day 26 of #TheLoveLetterProject Writing Challenge created by Marie of The Notion Of Love! If you’re just joining me, you can catch up on the rules here!
Day 26
To The One Who Gives You Hope
You know what’s interesting is I felt compelled to look up the definition of hope for today’s writing prompt.
Sounds a lot like faith to me soooo what am I overthinking…now?
As volunteer suicide crisis counselor our training teaches us to assess a person’s feelings of hopelessness:
Anytime one loses hope they run the risk of becoming very withdrawn and depressed, if they stay in that space. Sure we all have our bad days but we must be honest about the cause and effect.
As a person who loves to give hope to others, I know what’s it like to be superwoman to several. I know what it’s like to run on fumes. I also know what it’s like to learn the hard way, that pouring from an empty cup is a lack of wisdom! Compassion Fatigue is nothing to play with. One of the most liberating moments of my journey is when God reminded me that everyone is not assigned to my caseload!
So if you’re a person that’s been struggling, feeling hopeless and helpless; I really encourage you to talk to your doctor or trained volunteer about your feelings. Your feelings are valid. Your grief is real. It’s ok to not be ok – but don’t stay there. Reach out because you are deserving of care.
To those like myself who give others hope, thank you for all that you do. Please take care of yourself!!! And finally remember the most important things to do in between breaths is to breathe💫e
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So important to remember that not everyone is on your or on my caseload. Jesus gave his life for us all. No need for us to make the same sacrifice. (Plus, though he felt the pain of his humanly death, he is immortal, after all.)
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