Tools For Your Healing Journey

Suicide Awareness Month

At Pieces of Me: Journey to Healing, we believe that every life matters and every story deserves to be heard. If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide, please know you are not alone, and help is available.

You Are Not Alone: Your Life Matters.

📞 If You Are in Crisis Right Now

• Call or text 988 – the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (U.S.)

• If you’re outside the U.S.: Find international hotlines here https://findahelpline.com or dial your local emergency number.

• Text "HELLO" to 741741 to connect with the Crisis Text Line.

• If immediate danger is present, call 911.

🌻 A Word of Hope

"Even in the darkest night, the sunflower still turns toward the light. You are not your pain; you are a masterpiece still in progress."

Healing takes time, and every small step matters. Remember, your story is still being written—and the world needs you in it.

🧩 Coping Skills for Heavy Moments

When emotions feel overwhelming, grounding yourself can help you get through the moment. Try one of these simple practices:

• Breathe deeply – Inhale for 4, hold for 4, exhale for 4.

• 5-4-3-2-1 Method – Name 5 things you see, 4 things you feel, 3 things you hear, 2 things you smell, 1 thing you taste.

• Write it out – Journaling can release what words can’t say out loud.

• Pray or meditate – Lean into your faith, or repeat an affirmation: “This moment will pass. I am worthy of love.”

• Reach out – Call or text a trusted friend and say, “I need you right now.”

• Create a safety plan – Keep crisis numbers, supportive contacts, and calming activities close at hand.