For quite some time, that inner voice kept telling me, “Share this part of the story.” At first, I thought I needed to rework another essay and make this the ending. But then I realized, maybe this can be a story in itself.
Bottomline, pay attention to your intuition, as it’s always guiding you in the right direction. Trust it. Trust Yourself. Trust the Universe. Trust the messages and signs you receive from your loved ones who have passed on.
Here’s my NY Times debut in the Modern Love’s Tiny Love Stories, honoring my youngest sister, Melina. This month marks two years since she’s been gone. Though, she’s always forever in our hearts.
May it bring some comfort to you and those who can relate, as this moment did for me.
Thank-you for your compassion. Thank-you to every single person who showed up in some way or another for myself and my family during that tragic time.
Thank-you for reading and sharing. Much appreciation.
New York Times Modern Love – Tiny Love Stories: She’s Still With Us
(It’s the second story, scroll down to read it.)
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Because by talking about suicide, we bring it to the light where it belongs, while dimming the shamefulness that is too often associated with it. Let’s come together in this way. Let’s make a difference. Let’s educate ourselves on how to support others with the resources available. Let’s show up today and continue to do so for those who need us.
I deeply honor you. Thank-you for being part of the C&R Self community! Namaste. – Sarina
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Sarina is working on a memoir about recovery through running, repeated heartbreak, and healing the trauma.
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Asking for help is a sign of resilience, and you don’t need to figure it out alone. If you are in crisis or having thoughts of suicide, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or contact the Crisis Text Line by texting TALK to 741741.
Additional resources can also be found at the AFSP site: https://afsp.org/get-help and https://afsp.org/when-someone-is-at-risk
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