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For those who do not know why Indians around the world are feeling heart break today. THIS is Sushant Singh Rajput.
An actor that went from acting on TV to films. Amazing powerhouse of talent.
Gone too soon! This goes to show that depression doesn’t fall out on those CLEARLY suffering …. It can be a parasite on those “apparently” successful as well.
To most, a death that makes sense is easier to digest than one that they cannot comprehend. This is one of them!
Remember, if those close to you seem strong or OK, doesn’t mean that they are. Even at the slightest sense, ASK. TEXT. REACH OUT . Don’t pay condolences for a day, after . Let people know you care, while they are with you.
Don’t be alone with your pain. Say something. Anything. I’m here. There’s always someone WILLING to be with you.
My heart is broken thinking of this talented man no more. Someone who was so well spoken, rising through life to a place few can reach. Alone in an apartment, with no one to walk him off the ledge of forever never. Imagining those who cared for him getting the news of his death.
My hands feel like lead as I as write this but write I must. I know what it feels like to be alone in a room wondering if it’s all worth it. Feeling so desperate, when all feels hopeless. Which is why my focus in raising my kids is NEVER going to be the “empty drive for success or the rat race of life”.
Indians everywhere have SUCH a huge stigma where mental health conversations are concerned. Many people around me, who clearly have issues will never see a therapist or admit to their situation or just pick up the phone and say,” I’m feeling … “
That is why In the world of fake “How are yous?”, I always give a REAL answer. So people see ME as the REAL me, and I wish all I know do the same.
It is heart breaking.
In those darkest moments where light even is a vacuum, we need our children to know they can come to us with ANYTHING.
Let the pressure of success, excellence, growth, talent be taken off! Focus more on the love you have for them and the joy you feel at their mere existence. Why do we have this drive to constantly push ourselves, beyond our capacity or expect MORE and MORE all the time? To follow that butterfly of success or happiness that is always moving?
So what if you fail? So what if you fight with a loved one? So what if today things seem all wrong? So what if you aren’t the BEST of the best? There’s always hope. There’s always another day.
KNOW YOUR WORTH!
I hope every son and daughter around the world knows that above all, their parent wants them to just BE a part of their lives. Every sibling knows that they are cared about. Every friend knows that they are wanted.
Oh gosh! There is so much wrong with our society. I hope children everywhere know that contentment comes from within and if they are not feeling happy, or are feeling desperate, they can always ask for them. Specially from their parents.
Ways in which we can empower them early –
- Journal your feelings.
- Don’t be alone when you are low.
- Know who to go to for what issues.
- Be honest in your communications.
- Asking for help is not a weakness.
- Listen with heart, not only ears.
- Stay connected to friends and family always.
- Be truthful with family about personal struggles.
- Never be scared to go to parents with ANY issue.
- Have a hobby you can turn to to feed your soul.
- Don’t let anyone define your self worth
- Know early that popularity, wealth, success all mean nothing without self contentment.
- Stand talk in front of peer pressure
May we raise them with the strength of asking for help. To die so young! With so much within. What a loss for the world!
Prayers for his soul and for those who cared for him. My tears are not just for him but everyone who left too early, not having someone close to tell them, “You are not alone. I’m here.”
Please take time out to check on friends and family and LISTEN to them when they talk.
Let’s a raise a generation of children strong enough to INSIST for help and kind enough to LISTEN carefully when needed.
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Such a shame indeed. It is incredibly important to teach young people that they are never alone although they might feel so. Maybe such tragedies might be prevented in the future.
Extremely shocking to hear about Sushant! It is sad indeed! And totally agree we as parents should teach our kids.
These are some amazing tips. I had to pin it for later. And as a mother, we should always let them know that we are here for them, and always will have their beck.
This is so true. Lots of people dont take time to actually listen to things going on around them. People are so busy they forget to be there. Thanks for sharing this.