In memory of those killed in the Sandy Hook tragedy in Newtown,
I ask you to reach.
Reach out, reach up.
Having seen despair and hopelessness up close
I can say one feels helpless in the face of someone’s hopelessness
Yet they need us to try to reach them
If you want to hurt yourself or someone else
If you’re sad
If you’re harming yourself
If you’re lonely
Reach out
If someone doesn’t listen, keep reaching
Until we listen
Until we hear you
We want you, we need you
To know you don’t have to be alone
Suicide Prevention Lifeline.org
Julia Roberts is a skilled writer, speaker and tireless disability advocate. She can be found at TheOtherJuliaRoberts.com, writing at KidneysandEyes.com and managing SupportforSpecialNeeds.com.
Wonderfully written, thank you for continuing to reach out to those who need the help most.