You are a gift to this world - A spoken word piece

Statistics say that over 700,000 people take their lives a year and for every suicide there are 20 more failed attempts and many more thinking of taking their lives.

Suicide doesn't discriminate...all classes, all races, all areas of this world are impacted.

These statistics are heartbreaking...even more so as I personally know sisters that are struggling and grappling with these thoughts.

Last night I got a call from a sister letting me know that she thought someone in our sisterhood was gone...

Fortunately that wasn't the case and I was able to share this piece with her and support her.

​I have much to say on this topic, but because I know so many are dealing with this, I'll just start by sharing this very personal piece with the hopes to inspire and lift someone up out of their pain and darkness.

​We are all gifts to the world...I'll believe that for you until you can believe it yourself.
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I can hold your story
I can hold your heart
But I need you empowered
So you can do your part
I need you to love yourself
And find your way back home
To know your meant to be here deep within your bones
I need you believing and convicted in this truth
The fact that your still here, is the fucking proof
I know that life gets heavy and it’s hard to carry on
But what would life be without you, if all of a sudden you were gone
There is no-one else who could ever fill your shoes
And no-one who can shine in all those gorgeous hues
The way you see the world and the mark that you leave
On all who you have touched would be missed in those bereaved
Your work here in this life is no where close to done
The way that I see it, it’s only just begun
You have song and you have wisdom that you are meant to share
You have so many sisters who truly deeply care
It breaks our hearts to think that you don’t see your worth
And that it’s too painful for you to walk this Earth
The pain and the heartache that you feel so deep
Is the path to the medicine that you are meant to reap
We shine our light in the darkness that wants to take you down
When you feel like you’re all alone because we aren’t around
Close your eyes and feel us with your heart
Neither time nor space could ever keep us apart
Feel us with all your senses standing by your side
Knowing that we’re right next to you on this twisted ride
Those who don’t see your value aren’t allowed to have a say
And rob those who treasure you of having you in their days
The lives of those who would miss you and be impacted by this choice
Should be the ones in your head with the loudest voice
The ones who remind you of the gift that you are
Should drown out any others who don’t love you with their whole heart
I know the pain is dreadful and it feels like it won’t end
But trust that the road is smoother just beyond the bend
The days and nights are long and it’s true they’re yours to bear
But I have to speak my truth and make this very clear
You’re a brilliant light that is needed in this world
You don’t need to let it go out just to feel seen and heard
Let this truth ring out and anchor in your core
You are meant to be here…you are a gift to this world