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A Message for Sufferers*
*Abridged from A Time to Live: Surviving Suicidal Thoughts by Kimberly Andry
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| “For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11 NIV |
Do you hear yourself saying, “I cannot continue to live like this, but I do not want to die. Someone please
help me!” This book has been written for you.
I once had a friend tell me “There is light at the end of the tunnel and it is NOT the train.” Do you feel like
that sometimes - that the light at the end of the tunnel is the train about to run you down? I have been there
so many times but can now say that the light is getting brighter and it is NOT the train!
During several of the crisis periods of my life, I have trekked to the local bookstore in hopes of locating a
resource that would give me direction. I found very long books with very small print that were written by very
well-intentioned psychologists who did not have an understanding of my problem. Instead of providing
some practical steps that would help me through a life and death crisis, the books were full of theories,
warning signs and grief tips for loved ones. I wanted to scream…“PLEASE HELP ME!” Each year, millions
of people have this same plea.
One thing you frequently hear in regard to suicide is that it is a permanent solution to a temporary problem.
Whoever coined this phrase has no understanding of the origins of suicidal thoughts. A lifetime of
emotional pain with no end in sight does not feel very temporary.
After years of struggling, I made a commitment to give life one more year. Suicide was not an option during
that time period. I slowly learned how to survive the crisis moments while at the same time implementing
long-term healing strategies. This book’s ten life-saving strategies are the result of that critical year.
Presented in a personal application format, you will be guided through each of the six crisis strategies and
four healing strategies.
God has allowed challenges to come into my life with the promise that He will have something good come
from my suffering. A Time to Live: Surviving Suicidal Thoughts represents God’s promise fulfilled that He
has all things work for the good for those who love Him and who have been called according to His
purpose. A Time to Live: Surviving Suicidal Thoughts is the resource I wish had been available during my
thirty years of recurrent suicidal thoughts.
I am not a psychologist or a trained counselor. I am a regular person like you who has suffered for years
with unwanted recurrent thoughts of suicide. My hope is that you will find some meaningful tools to help
you move beyond a constant state of hopelessness and isolation. That you will find the abundant life God
has waiting for you.
Notice: Dealing with suicidal feelings can be a very painful process. Because of this, I strongly recommend
that you work through these concepts while under the care of a trained counselor or pastor.
There is help for you! There is hope for your life! There is a light at the end of the tunnel and it is NOT the
train.
help me!” This book has been written for you.
I once had a friend tell me “There is light at the end of the tunnel and it is NOT the train.” Do you feel like
that sometimes - that the light at the end of the tunnel is the train about to run you down? I have been there
so many times but can now say that the light is getting brighter and it is NOT the train!
During several of the crisis periods of my life, I have trekked to the local bookstore in hopes of locating a
resource that would give me direction. I found very long books with very small print that were written by very
well-intentioned psychologists who did not have an understanding of my problem. Instead of providing
some practical steps that would help me through a life and death crisis, the books were full of theories,
warning signs and grief tips for loved ones. I wanted to scream…“PLEASE HELP ME!” Each year, millions
of people have this same plea.
One thing you frequently hear in regard to suicide is that it is a permanent solution to a temporary problem.
Whoever coined this phrase has no understanding of the origins of suicidal thoughts. A lifetime of
emotional pain with no end in sight does not feel very temporary.
After years of struggling, I made a commitment to give life one more year. Suicide was not an option during
that time period. I slowly learned how to survive the crisis moments while at the same time implementing
long-term healing strategies. This book’s ten life-saving strategies are the result of that critical year.
Presented in a personal application format, you will be guided through each of the six crisis strategies and
four healing strategies.
God has allowed challenges to come into my life with the promise that He will have something good come
from my suffering. A Time to Live: Surviving Suicidal Thoughts represents God’s promise fulfilled that He
has all things work for the good for those who love Him and who have been called according to His
purpose. A Time to Live: Surviving Suicidal Thoughts is the resource I wish had been available during my
thirty years of recurrent suicidal thoughts.
I am not a psychologist or a trained counselor. I am a regular person like you who has suffered for years
with unwanted recurrent thoughts of suicide. My hope is that you will find some meaningful tools to help
you move beyond a constant state of hopelessness and isolation. That you will find the abundant life God
has waiting for you.
Notice: Dealing with suicidal feelings can be a very painful process. Because of this, I strongly recommend
that you work through these concepts while under the care of a trained counselor or pastor.
There is help for you! There is hope for your life! There is a light at the end of the tunnel and it is NOT the
train.