My friend had a good idea for when you’re in a dark place (CW: suicidal ideation)

This is a blog about a time I experienced suicidal ideation — where you know you’re most likely not going to kill yourself, but you wish you could — and my friend came up with a way for me to tell her what was going on, without having to directly tell her.
If you feel like you want to disappear, this is for you.

When I first read it, I didn’t even cry. I just pursed my lips and sharply breathed in. Then I took the tiny piece of paper that was attached to the tea bag string – and slid it into my pocket. I always used to be angry at people who’d committed suicide. Furious, actually.…