I Am Different Because Of My Religion | Feelings | I Am Different Because Of My Religion | <div class="ExternalClass29F64B1C66EC4766A4998B8C01A208AE"><p style="font-family:georgia;font-size:16px;"><span>I am struggling with
depression and suicide. I am different from most kids because of my religion
and I'm tired of lying about it to my friends. I'm tired of life being this way.</span></p>
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really sounds like you are going through a lot of different types of struggles,
and you made the right choice to reach out for help. We are very concerned for
you as you mentioned you are feeling suicidal. Please know suicide is not the
answer. Each person has their own story and struggles they must work through
and overcome. Those individual struggles, can leave us feeling pretty down.
Feeling prolonged sadness is not the way anyone wants to live their life and if
you have been feeling this way for a while it is time to get more support to
help you heal. So you made a brave choice to reach out tonight. Suicide might
seem like the only option you have to get away from the pain and conflict you
are feeling, but in reality, it doesn’t make things any better. It is
permanent, so it takes away the option for you to have the opportunity to feel
better and live your life to the fullest. Life is so big and ever changing, and
while this feels like such a big moment in your life right now; it
truly is just a small part of your overall story in your whole life. </span></p>
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</span><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:tahoma;font-size:16px;"><span>It
can be hard when you feel different from those around you, but there is nothing
wrong with being different. In fact we should celebrate our differences!
However, the truth is, there might be some people who might tease or be
unkind to someone because of differences. Those people are not able to
appreciate the differences that may exist between you and them. Though that is
difficult to go through and can be hurtful, it says more about them then it
does about you. It can show their fear, or inability to accept others. They may
not understand. This does not make you any less of a person, or mean you should
hide who you are or what you believe. There are many more people, who
will accept you just the way you are and want to have a further understanding
of just who you are and what you believe. Those people are the ones you want in
your life to surround you, as they are true friends.</span><br></p>
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</span><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:tahoma;font-size:16px;"><span>If
you do feel that you are not able to keep yourself safe, reach out for support
immediately. This can be by calling 911 or calling us here at the hotline. We
are here to support you and talk to you about what is going on and what is
causing you to feel this way. Please know there is help available and you
are not alone. Using healthy coping skills can you help get through difficult
times. It can take time to find the best the options to heal and cope, but
suicide should not be one of those options. For tonight, make a plan for you to
stay safe for now. Finding a different outlet to help you work through your
feelings in a healthy way would be a wise choice. You could take relaxing
bubble bath, watch a movie, read a book, listen to your favorite songs/band, or
simply going to bed to get some rest. Even though it seems like a challenging
task to find something to do to treat yourself right now; you deserve to give
yourself the opportunity to find happiness, and to live the life you want. Give
yourself the chance to feel better again and to feel joy. You are worthy of that
opportunity.</span><br></p>
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</span><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:tahoma;font-size:16px;"><span>We
want to be a support for you. Please reach out. </span></p>
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</span><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:tahoma;font-size:16px;"><span>Stay Strong!</span><br></p>
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</span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:tahoma;font-size:16px;">Brittany,
Counselor</span><br></p>
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