A LETTER TO YOU-THE ACT OF TAKING MY OWN LIFE VOLUNTARILY
Hello Queerblings!
This story contains a trigger warning. So, be aware. Even as I inscribed this story, my heart was beating fast, my fingers were shaking. I wrote this not to seek attention, but as a coping mechanism and want to prove myself that I am very valuable.
Yesterday I managed to spend some time on the road riding Cancer for the first time. On the way, I reflected again on my desire to commit suicide by hanging my neck right in front of the room. Today, exactly D+3, I was set free from a health hospital specifically for people with mental disorders. That was the first experience for me who consciously wanted to be hospitalized in East Jakarta. I will write a story about that experience on a different page.
A week before I decided to go to the healthy house, I had mixed feelings. There was an anger, disappointment, feeling unloved, feeling useless, and afraid of tomorrow. After I researched it, it turned out that those feeling arose because I was rejected from someone who, from the first time I saw xe, I immediately fell in love. That rejection was the first thing I got. That sounds really silly, but that's my feeling and I think it's valid.
Stupidly, after being rejected I was even more persistent in getting it even though it resulted in pain. As the days went on, xe and I continued to communicate without a clear direction. I realized that rejection made me feel that I shouldn't have felt, because rejection should be a normal thing. However, this time I couldn't accept it. These mixed feelings kept passing around my body, piercing my mind, and continuing to whisper in my ear. Whispers to hang myself in front of the room I've been sleeping in for the past 2 years. I feel unworthy of love.
On my trip while driving my Cancer, that feeling appeared again. I wanted to ram Cancer into the big truck in front of me. However, my foot that was stepping on the Cancer gas suddenly felt numb. That strong desire failed. I diverted my desire by still planning to hang myself in front of the room where I had been sleeping for the past 2 years. When I got home, that intention became even stronger. I hurriedly put all my belongings away and went to take a shower, because I wanted to disappear into this world clean. It's kind of funny, but that's the truth.
When I started to wet my body with shower water, I reflected again that rejection is an inevitable part of the human experience. Whether it's in personal relationships, professional endeavors, or creative pursuits, we all encounter rejection at some point in our lives. While rejection can be painful and heartbreaking, it is also a valuable teacher, guiding us toward personal growth, resilience, and self-discovery.
The shower water made me realize that rejection takes many forms, from a romantic breakup and a job application rejection to a manuscript rejection or exclusion from a social group. What these experiences have in common is the feeling of not being chosen or accepted, which can elicit a wide range of emotions, including sadness, disappointment, anger, and self-doubt. It should be a normal thing because it is part of life. Again, I wish I could to think that is a normal.
I heard over and over again that the act of taking my own life voluntarily is something painful for the people who love me. It's crucial to recognize that rejection is not the end of the road but a detour on the journey to success and fulfillment. Many accomplished individuals have faced rejection numerous times before achieving the goals.
After washing myself with fresh shower water, I wrapped my body in the pajamas I had prepared. I took a breath and covered my ears while chasing away the whispers that asked me to end my life. That's what the nurses at the health hospital taught me while I asked for permission to go home. I also whispered to myself that I had to accept the situation, accept myself sincerely.
Then I talked to myself again, it's okay not to be okay, self-acceptance is a lifelong journey that requires effort and self-compassion. It is not about settling for mediocrity but embracing the full spectrum of my being, including my strengths, weaknesses, and quirks. When I practice self-acceptance, I unlock the potential for profound personal growth, improved mental health, and more meaningful relationships. It is the foundation upon which a fulfilling and contented life is built, allowing me to live authentically and embrace the beauty of my imperfect, unique selves.











