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Dear You, The One Who Feels Like Giving Up

ByBrandi Crum, LMFT

It is okay

Content Note:
This post discusses suicide, suicide loss, suicidal thoughts, grief, mental health, emotional pain, or crisis support. Please read with care. If this topic feels activating, it is okay to pause, step away, or reach out for support.

If you are in crisis, thinking about suicide, at risk of hurting yourself, or in immediate danger, call 911, call or text 988, or go to your nearest emergency room. This blog is not monitored for crisis support.

Dear You,

I don’t know the exact weight you’re carrying right now, but I do know this….it’s heavy. And maybe you’re tired of pretending it’s not. Maybe you’ve been holding it together for everyone else, smiling when people ask how you’re doing, while inside you’re just… done. You wonder if anyone would even notice if you stopped showing up.

If that’s you, I want you to hear me clearly: You matter. Your life matters. And no pain lasts forever not even this.

You Are Not Alone

I know it can feel like you are alone. Darkness has a way of convincing us we’re isolated and unloved. But Scripture tells a different story: “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” Psalm 34:18. That means right now, in this very moment, God is near you. Not far away. Not indifferent. But close enough to hold your tears in His hands.

Your Worth Is Not Determined by Your Struggle

Depression, anxiety, trauma….these are battles, not identities. You are not “too much” or “not enough.” Remember, you are not a burden. You are a beloved child of God, and nothing can change that. “For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons… nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Romans 8:38-39. Not your pain, your past, or not even the thoughts that scare you most.

It’s Okay to Ask for Help

You don’t have to be strong every day. You don’t have to figure everything out before you let someone in. Let a friend, a family member, a therapist, or a pastor know what’s going on inside. Sometimes speaking the truth out loud loosens its hold.

Hold On, Even If It’s Just for Today

I’m not asking you to promise that you’ll feel okay forever; I’m asking you to stay today. You heal by stringing together “one more day” after another until hope returns. Rest when you need to. Cry when you need to. Begin again when you’re ready.

If you’re struggling right now, please reach out: Call or text 988 in the U.S., or visit Find a Helpline to connect with support anywhere in the world.

You are loved. You are seen. And your story is not over.

With Hope,
B

Crisis Support Disclaimer:
This post is shared for awareness, education, encouragement, and stigma reduction. It is not therapy, clinical advice, crisis care, medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Reading this blog does not create a therapist-client relationship with Barefoot Faith Journey or Circle of Hope Counseling Services.

If you are in crisis, thinking about suicide, at risk of hurting yourself, or in immediate danger, call 911, call or text 988, or go to your nearest emergency room. You are worthy of immediate care and support.

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I’m Brandi Crum, LMFT, writer, therapist, wife, mom, and the voice behind Barefoot Faith Journey. This space began as an adoption and family blog and has grown into a faith-filled place for psychoeducation, grief support, mental health awareness, and honest hope for life’s hard places. My writing is educational and inspirational only and is not therapy or a substitute for professional care. Kentucky residents seeking counseling can learn more through Circle of Hope Counseling Services.

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