Edge of Everything
My name is Arjun, and I was standing at the edge. I had nothing left. I had failed my exams, I felt worthless, and I didn’t know how to face anyone anymore. My mind was filled with darkness, and I couldn’t see a way out. The pain inside me was so strong., it felt like the only way to stop it was to end it all.
That night, I sat alone in my room. My heart felt heavy, and my thoughts were too much to bear. I looked at the rope, the one I had tied to the ceiling. It felt like the only way to escape the feeling of being a failure. I felt trapped, with no one to talk to, no way to fix what I had done. I was ready to give up.
Just as I was about to make the choice, my phone buzzed. It was a message from my younger sister, Priya. She said, “Hey, big brother, are you okay? I miss you.” Those simple words stopped me in my tracks.
I looked at my phone and remembered all the moments I had with my family. I remembered how much they loved me, how much they depended on me. My mind raced, and for the first time in days, I thought about what would happen if I really did end it all. My family, especially Priya, would be heartbroken. They would have no idea how to handle the loss.
I felt the weight of my decision. I wasn’t just giving up on myself, I was giving up on everyone who cared about me. The thought of my family hurting made me pause. I couldn’t do that to them.
I put the rope down and sat on the floor, feeling the tears fall. I didn’t know what to do, but I knew that in that moment, I had made a choice to fight, even if it was just for one more day. I picked up my phone again and sent a message to Priya: “I’m not okay, but I’m trying.”
It wasn’t a happy ending, but it was a step. A small step towards asking for help. I didn’t have all the answers, and the pain didn’t magically go away, but I knew I didn’t have to face it alone. I still had a chance to change things, to heal, and to be there for the people who loved me.
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