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DON'T COMMIT SUICIDE learn to live joyfully
IT WAS MY JUNIOR YEAR of college, and I'd hit bottom. I sat on the floor in the middle of my room, crying and depressed. I seriously contemplated suicide. Suicidal thoughts had come before, but this time I was drowning in all the vicious reasons why I should go ahead and do it.
How surprised people would be if they knew how I felt. On the surface, I was successful in so many ways—academically, athletically, musically. I supposedly had many reasons to be happy. And on the surface, I was. People were used to seeing my smiling face. Yet, I really felt empty and mechanical. I was drained of vitality and feeling.
About the author
Susan Rynerson is a Christian Science practitioner who lives in Malaga, Spain.

May 7, 2007 issue
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LETTERS
with contributions from WINIFRED BARNARD, BETH YOST, JEANIE SATTERWHITE
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For hearts in need
JENNY ROEMER, STAFF EDITOR
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ITEMS OF INTEREST
with contributions from Mary Jordan
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LIVE— to discover your real worth
BY MARGARET ROGERS
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WHAT I WAS ALWAYS LOOKING FOR IS WHAT I HAVE NOW
PATRICIA ORNETT
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PRAYING OUR WAY out of desperation
BY HELEN CRONIN
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WHEN SOMEONE ASKS FOR HELP
SARAH HYATT
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DON'T COMMIT SUICIDE learn to live joyfully
BY SUSAN RYNERSON
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IMPRESSED, BUT NOT TAUGHT, BY TUT
BY JEREMY CARPER
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DEAR CHILD
BY DAVID ROBERTSON
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EARLY MORNING BREEZE
Joan Hellmund
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STRIVING TO LIVE IN GOD'S CITY
JOY REGES—Reston, Virginia
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THE ULTIMATE LOVE RESERVOIR
JANE GLASSER
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NEVER ABANDONED
ALLISON PHINNEY
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THE TENDER GRACES OF GOD'S LOVE
GREGG MORRIS
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FREED FROM CHRONIC KIDNEY CONDITION
SHELA C. DINIZ
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SEVERE FACIAL BURNS HEALED
KIM C. KORINEK