This song is not written from the perspective of someone contemplating suicide. But rather, it is written from the perspective of people who care, who would end up being survivors or left behind if the person wanting to end his/her life were to follow through. The perspective is from those who don’t want to be shut out. They may see the signs and want to help but don’t know how. It is also an expression of their limited understanding, but that doesn’t mean they don’t care and can’t be there for the one who is losing hope and the will to live. It is a cry from their hearts to let that person know they are loved and cared for, and there is hope. It is an expression of compassion and a cry of deep frustration as they plead for the hurting person to not give up. It is also an invitation to reach out for help and receive the love extended to them.
Would You Still Do It is a reminder that there are people who really do care. Every life has worth and is a precious gift to others. Please heed the voice of those who care about you. They may not have told you lately or maybe they
have a hard time expressing it, ….but let this song speak to you.
Someone believes in you even if you don’t believe in yourself.
Someone loves you although you may not love yourself.
Don’t give up on life and most importantly, don’t give up on yourself.
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Would You Still Do Itwritten by Krystal Kuehn & Jeff Kuehn
We, (Krystal & Jeff), wrote Would You Still Do It many years ago and remember it having a powerful impact on all who heard it, but we never recorded it until recently. We became very motivated and determined to finally do so after a recent suicide of a local teen girl. Posts on her facebook wall revealed many sad, angry, hopeless thoughts. She wrote, "I want to die." No one knew to take her seriously when she wrote that she wanted to go to sleep and never wake up again. Hours later, she overdosed on drugs and that is exactly what happened-- she never woke up again. A family member found her. We can't even imagine how painful and tragic that must have been. That traumatized family member and many others will never be the same again. As our heart went out to the family and friends, we decided to record Would You Still Do It in hopes of preventing others from making the drastic choice to end their life.
You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think. ~A.A. Milne
Are you in crisis? Please call 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Are you feeling desperate, alone or hopeless? Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255), a free, 24-hour hotline available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. Your call will be routed to the nearest crisis center to you.
**Call for yourself or someone you care about **Free and confidential
**A network of more than 150 crisis centers nationwide **Available 24/7
Call 911 or go to the nearest hospital if you or someone else is in danger of committing suicide, or have just attempted suicide or harmed yourself
If you or someone you know has ever thought about suicide, has stated "I want to die" or something similar, is engaging in harmful or self-destructive behaviors, or is feeling depressed, please get help today.* We hope and pray that this song, Would You Still Do It, will help, encourage, strengthen and remind you:
there is hope no matter how hopeless it seems
there is healing no matter how much it hurts
you have other options, suicide is a permanent answer to a temporary problem
you are not alone
you are not crazy for feeling the way you do
there are people who really do care and want to help
things will and do get better, they always do if you don’t give up
The Story: Zach McKenzie’s mom is getting married again, his grades are slipping, his girlfriend left him, and his father is gone. When he begins to think the worst, Zach gets a visit from
Captain America that just might set him back on track.
Are you in crisis? Please call 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Are you feeling desperate, alone or hopeless? Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255), a free, 24-hour hotline available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. Your call will be routed to the nearest crisis center to you.
**Call for yourself or someone you care about **Free and confidential
**A network of more than 150 crisis centers nationwide **Available 24/7
Call 911 or go to the nearest hospital if you or someone else is in danger of committing suicide, or have just attempted suicide or harmed yourself
Suicide Song for Suicide Prevention I Want to Die Find Hope & Help Now
The hit song Perfect by singer/songwriter Pink, has a strong and emotional message to create awareness of self-hatred, depression, self-mutilation and suicide. Some may find the video shocking or disturbing, yet it sends an empowering message of hope to those dealing with these issues.
A young mother was served divorce papers after her husband told her he was leaving her for another woman. A college student could not live up to his parents’ expectations and believed he was a complete failure and disappointment. A teen boy was bullied relentlessly and could not stop the abuse. An elderly man lost his wife after over fifty years of marriage and believed he has nothing left to live for. A young girl believed she was worthless after years of being verbally and sexually abused by her father. A man’s self-esteem was shattered and he felt he lost everything when his wife left him and he lost his job.
The stories of misfortune, pain and heartache abound. No one is immune to life’s difficulties and injustices. As we see in the scenarios above, life can be hard. And as a result, people can become seriously depressed. They battle problems they do not always believe they can overcome. They want to escape. They want to numb the pain. Sometimes you hear them say I want to die. Other times, the words are left unspoken yet clearly seen in their self-destruction. Anger turns on the self with the goal to punish, harm, kill, or destroy.
What does it mean when someone says or implies I want to die? Do they really want their lives to end? Or is it the pain that they want to end? Oftentimes, it is the heaviness of their pain that outweighs their ability and resources to cope in healthy ways. They get stuck and do not know how to move forward with hope. They get overwhelmed and want a way of escape so they say I want to die, thinking that somehow death can offer them some relief. Not everyone who says or thinks I want to die takes steps to end his or her life. Some habitually meditate on the thought as a way of coping, indulging in the pain, or venting their anger.
When we hear the words I want to die, may we also hear what else the person is saying such as: I have lost hope; this pain is overwhelming; I need help; I don’t know what to do; I wish this pain would end; I can’t go on like this anymore; I hate myself;
I am depressed.
Do you know that by the end of this day about 88 people will have died by suicide (according to the U.S. Suicide Statistics). A vast majority of them will have suffered from untreated depression or another mental health condition. Depression can be triggered by one or several negative life conditions which can lead to suicide, suicidal thoughts, or attempts. Yet, depression is very treatable. Getting help for depression can avert the negative consequences of suicidal thoughts such as I want to die. These thoughts are always a warning sign and should be taken seriously. If you or someone you know is depressed, get help immediately. Desperate, hopeless thoughts like I want to die can be replaced with: I know life can be tough, but I can and will overcome the challenges I face. I know others feel the way I do and I am not alone. I believe there are people who care and want to help. I choose to believe in myself. God is for me and gives me strength. I want to live. I have a lot to give, to do, and to fulfill. Love will never fail me. I am loved and I love myself, God and others.
I will not quit or ever give up. I am born to win. I will to live and not die.
If you or someone you know has ever thought about suicide, has stated "I want to die" or something similar, is engaging in harmful or self-destructive behaviors, or is feeling depressed, please get help today. We hope and pray that the suicide song for suicide prevention, Would You Still Do It, will help, encourage, strengthen and remind you: there is hope no matter how hopeless it seems; there is healing no matter how much it hurts; there are people who really do care and want to help.
When Someone Says – I Want to Die - Written by Krystal Kuehn
