72 Hour Hold

[K.C.]

This is not a work of fiction, but a true recollection of events that happened during a dark time in my life. The Summer of 1995 was very difficult and I was alone and struggling with just trying to make it from day to day.

 

Looking back, there aren't enough words to express how stupid I was. I didn't go into that night contemplating suicide, but I didn't try to prevent it either. At that point I just didn't care. This is not only shaming, but humiliating to open up about something so self destructive.

 

The therapist said I had a 'reckless disregard for my own life.' Back then it was true, I'm glad I got the opportunity to learn from my mistake.

 

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