Ostracism Awareness
Information about ostracism, resources for recovery, support, and encouragement
Of course I'll hurt you. Of course you'll hurt me. Of course we will hurt each other. But this is the very condition of existence. To become spring, means accepting the risk of winter. To become presence, means accepting the risk of absence.
Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
PLEASE NOTE
If the pain from ostracism is severe enough that you are experiencing feelings of suicide, it is nothing to take lightly. The pain can be overwhelming and sometimes feels like it will go on for a long time. If you are going through this, I am very sorry for your pain. It is helpful to keep in mind that the unbearable feelings of pain and hurt from rejection are temporary. This deep hurt will go away. Suicidal feelings can happen when the pain you experience far exceeds your ability to cope with that pain. Below are some excellent resources for preventing suicide.
- If you are thinking about suicide, read this first
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - American Foundation for Suicide Prevention - Need help? In the U.S., call 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
- American Foundation for Suicide Prevention - Are you in a crisis? Call 800-273-8255 or text TALK to 741741.
- Suicide Prevention Services of America - Need Help? Call Now. 800-273-8255 *If this is an emergency, CALL 911
- Suicide Prevention Resource Center - We all have a role to play. Together, we can save lives.
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