08/09/2026
Sometimes the reason to stay alive is profound.
Sometimes it’s barbecue.
Or spite.
Or needing to know what happens in the next episode of your extremely long, poorly written TV series.
When suicidal thoughts visit, you don’t have to solve your whole life in that moment.
You don’t have to suddenly feel hopeful.
You don’t have to produce a beautiful reason to keep living.
Sometimes the job is much smaller: find one thing that gets you through the next little bit.
Borrow something ridiculous if you need to.
And if the thoughts start feeling less like thoughts and more like something you might act on, please don’t sit with that alone. Get someone to stay with you, contact a crisis service, or call emergency services.
In Australia: Lifeline 13 11 14. If you’re in immediate danger, call 000.