birdie QUEEN of the Island of MISFIT TOYS's blog: "a hug"

i apologize to everyone on here for not being on much lately. i take the word "friend" very seriously,so i feel badly that i can't be around much right now. the holidays are very stressful for many people, and i've been trying to be a shoulder to lean on for 3 of my friends that are going through emotional issues. unfortunately my being there for them was not enough for 1 of these friends, as the pain they were feeling became too great for them to handle and they ended their life. i know you're thinking there is help, they are getting professional help, but thats not always enough! they also need people who care enough to listen to them. i do feel like the other 2 are getting through it. it's just going to take some time, alot of love, understanding, and patience. maybe this blog sounds like i'm looking for a "pat on the back " or a "your such a wonderful person " , but i wish someone would have been there to help my brother [ he committed suicide when i was a kid], back then, they didn't have the resources to help emotional issues, like they do now, and maybe he'd be alive now if someone would of seen he was troubled and helped him!

unfortunately...tis the season, when suicide is at its highest ! my friend brad wanted this relayed to anyone that needs help. REPOSTING this will not hurt you, but it may help someone in need! From: Brad Date: Dec 19, 2007 3:59 AM Subject: Depression? Stress? Bi-Polar? Body: The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a 24-hour, toll-free suicide prevention service available to anyone in suicidal crisis. If you need help, please dial 1-800-273-TALK (8255). You will be routed to the closest possible crisis center in your area. With over 120 crisis centers across the country, our mission is to provide immediate assistance to anyone seeking mental health services. Call for yourself, or someone you care about. Your call is free and confidential. Depression, Sress, Bi-Polar

i notice most people use these blogs to post an opinion. i instead choose to tell a story.ONCE UPON A TIME...just kidding...my story is about something i learnt...back in april of 1989, my father passed away, very unexpected. it was very hard for me to handle, as i was the only girl[4 brothers] i was always daddy's "little princess"[even after i grew up] i worked at the time in retail. i remember a very stressful time was the first fathers day coming up, unfortunately i was working in automotive, sporting goods, hardware and, home improvement, these of course are prime areas for buying dad his gift. i was helping others select a gift for someone, that i knew all i could ever give him now, were flowers or an ornament on his grave.adding to this particular day, i had just been cussed out by a customer, because we were out of something in particular they wanted[ anyone who works in this line will tell you, we hear alot of bad things on a daily basis]. i was to the point of needing to find a place to cry, when all of a sudden a little boy comes up and puts his arms around me. my first reaction was to pull back, as he was just tall enough, that when he did it he was in a awkward area, and i didn't want passers by to think the wrong thing.i found it rather difficult to break his hold on me. just then a woman came up[his mom] she said "don't pull away from him. he saw you were sad and wanted to hug you." i looked down into his eyes and he said " i want to share my happy with you! you hug me and i will take away your sad" what else could i do. i gave him a big hug back.and you know what i did feel better! from that day on i've always felt that a simple hug...a simple, totally inexpensive[only costs the use of a few muscles] can be the most precious of all gifts to give to someone. to think a little child knew something that most adults have no clue about. i have found over the years it really is a great gift. so if i give you a hug, it's because i truely believe in them, they help heal, show someone you care,that your there for them,or just want to hug them for the heck of it! think i'm done with my story, so here"s a hug from me
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