I just received a message from a friend who requested to remain anonymous thanking me for saving her life and avoiding possible suicide & THESE WERE POWERFUL WORDS….here is what she wrote me:
I know you may hear this everyday. From fans that you’ve gathered along your journey. But, knowing what little I know, you’ve helped me. My life, even though I’m 33, has been a mixture of hell and happiness. After losing my only parent to breast cancer, almost three months ago. I was at my bottom, without a place to live. Due to the fact that, mom got so sick, I had to be her full time caregiver. So, when she passed I couldn’t stay in the house she rented. I was about to just say, “I give up.” And throw in the towel, end it all. But, I was scrolling through my Facebook newsfeed and your post about you going through hell and how you didn’t give up, even when the world was knocking you down. It spoke to me, made me see that if you can do it, I can too. If you can go through all of that and not give in or give up. Then, so can I! You may not know it, my friend. But, you saved me. Just that post, saved me from doing something that I wouldn’t be able to come back from. I know it may not seem like you have any clue as to what affect your words have on others. I can speak for myself, you’re inspiration. I hope to make you proud and be the kind of person that can give others the same inspiration. To be able to pay it forward and save someone that’s in the shape I was in. So, from my heart to yours, thanks. Thank you for all that you’ve done. Much love, my dear friend.