Hope I did the right thing

[valarltd]

I just got out of chat with Tempest. She is indeed tempest-tossed and seriously suicidal.
I just hope she calls the number I gave her.

I wish I was a trained shrink and could know the magic words to say.
I wish I could convince her that she was meant to be, and that her lousy life wouldn't be lousy forever.

But I can't. I can't guarantee anything.
When it's not a man, it's one's WHOLE LIFE that sucks: estranged parents, miserable job, crummy apartment, no friends, no lover, and constant physical pain, then I'm out of my ball-park.

I gave her the suicide hotline number, and talked to her as best i could.
Here's hoping.

Comments

[toraizanami.livejournal.com]

At least you did something...
Do you know how many people in this cruel world would take her for a worthless being and not even try? -.-'

[valarltd.livejournal.com]

I can't count how many times I've had some character give Luke the "You can't save the whole universe, all you can do is all you can do" speech. Today, as I'm not seeing her on AIM, all I can do is wait and wonder. Did she get help?
Did she take that bottle of sleeping pills?
I do hope I'll see an email for the list or a glimpse on AIM.

And, man, does it suck being on the getting end of the "You can't save the whole universe" speech.

[toraizanami.livejournal.com]

LoL. I've been on that end of the speech line before.
I hope she does get online and you can talk with her again. Sounds like she needs some major love and a knowledge of God.

i just ran across this post

[dedamona.livejournal.com]

and let me say as a person who regularly battles depression, the main thing i want and need whenever my mind turns to morbid depression is simply someone to listen and understand. when a person is in that state of mind, they feel as though there is no possibility that anyone could possibly understand or care. the simple act of a compassionate ear to listen is phenomenally important and will help your friend in far greater ways than you can understand. the world is full of uncaring assholes unfortunately. those that genuinely care are rare and special. your friend knows that now and is greatful for what you have done to help her. now she knows she's not so alone.