You Can Do Anything An Hour At A Time Suicide Is Not The Answer
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You Can Do Anything, One Hour at a Time: Suicide Is Not the Answer
Summary
Working at a Christian TV station in southern New Mexico, where my days were filled with writing, shooting, and editing commercials, marked my first experience in television after a career in mainstream radio. It was a non-profit station, and though the pay wasn’t great, the role offered unexpected opportunities to help others and make a difference.
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As a sales manager at the TV station, I was immersed in various responsibilities, including writing and editing commercials. The station was a small non-profit, specifically focused on Christian programming. My journey into television began when I walked into the station with my resume, eager to transition from my mainstream radio career.
I remember speaking with the station manager, who informed me that sales would be part of my role. This wasn’t new to me; I had experience selling everything from watermelons to radio airtime, so why not television? What I didn’t anticipate was the deeper purpose this job would serve?"helping people in profound ways.
In my role, I often went beyond traditional sales calls. One day, a woman wandered into the station, overwhelmed and in despair. Her son had been killed in a drive-by shooting, and she’d just come from the courthouse. Her pain was palpable, and as a parent myself, I empathized deeply with her loss.
Although she had no reason to be at our station, she felt drawn to us from the courthouse across the street. I listened to her story and offered her a Bible, suggesting she read the book of Job for comfort. When I returned, she had left, yet the encounter lingered in my mind.
Time passed, and I later learned through a conversation that our interaction had saved her life. This experience taught me the power of offering hope, even in the smallest gestures. It reinforced the reality that everyone can make a difference, regardless of their role in life.
Suicide is not an escape. The experiences we endure today can transform into the wisdom needed to help others tomorrow. Trials and tribulations equip us to support those in similar situations in the future. By staying present and talking about our struggles, whether to a stranger or a friend, we open the door to healing.
Survival strengthens us and enables us to assist others. Each of us has a purpose, though it may take time to uncover. Life offers joy and love, even if they seem distant now. By living one day, or even one hour, at a time, we pave the way towards a brighter future. Remember, you are not alone, and your life has meaning beyond the current moment.
Did You Know?
- Every year, 30,000 people in the United States die by suicide, equating to one person every 17 minutes.
- Men aged 35-44 are at the highest risk, especially those with mental illness or who abuse alcohol. Middle-aged men are the least likely to seek mental health treatment.
- Older men, particularly those over 75, are at significant risk, often unmarried, and of white ethnicity.
- Suicide is the second-leading cause of death among youth, though incidents are lower compared to older age groups. Young women are more likely to be hospitalized following a suicide attempt.
Factors contributing to suicide include individual characteristics (e.g., mental illness, family history), situational factors (e.g., living alone, unemployment), and behavioral issues (e.g., substance abuse).
National data reveals that only 36% of people at risk visited a medical provider in the past year, emphasizing the need for broader outreach and support.
You can make a difference. Keep reaching out, keep talking, and remember, you can overcome challenges one hour at a time.
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