Hiromi_X
365 days. An eternity.
The single greatest achievement of my life is this: being alive. And whole. A year ago today I tried to kill myself. I deliberately overdosed.
For so long, I thought I was born broken. But I understand now. The things that happened to me -- they didn't make me dirty, nor did I deserve them. Now I know how much strength it takes to survive and to become whole. I wish I could fully explain what it means to me that I can say, I don't hate myself. I don't wish I were someone else; I don't want another life. I want my life. I wish I could make you see how wonderful it feels to finally cry happy tears, and to let go of crippling regrets.
I'm home alone, but not alone. I have me.
Comments
that was beautiful, hiromi. and i, among others, am glad you're here. :)
i've followed your journey for a long time now, sometimes commenting, mostly just reading. but you've been an inspiration althroughout.
1. Posted by {illyria} on July 4, 2007
HUZZAH! Long live the Empress of Hiromistan!
2. Posted by Omnipotent Poobah on July 4, 2007
I'm proud of you, PG.
3. Posted by Ray on July 4, 2007
Congratulations, baby.
That is one hell of a lot to accomplish in one year.
xo
4. Posted by Miss Syl on July 4, 2007
Happy birthday-in-the-best-way!
5. Posted by Darkneuro on July 4, 2007
Never commented before but like you i came very close to sending myself to the afterlife. Its good to have you here still. Congrats on coming this far. It is a deep deep well from which one has to crawl out of.
Glad to have you with us still.
Best wishes.
6. Posted by Boy/Man on July 4, 2007
You really are in inspiration. That sounds lame, but.......ok, I guess the way I would want to say the same thing in not a lame-sentence kind of way would possibly be to have a biplane drop leaflets with pictures of perfect meals, animals saving their owners, unusual yet beautiful cloud patterns, those deer and bunny photos that were making their way around the internet and heck, anything else that would draw attention to how cool the world could be with the Hiromi x logo on the back. whew.
7. Posted by ben on July 4, 2007
I'm so happy for you. You are amazing.
8. Posted by aag on July 4, 2007
Congrats!
Take some time and smell the flowers, warmth of the sun and the taste of fresh baked cookies. Should make you feel better for living.
P.S. Typing this from Japan. If you want anything let me know.
9. Posted by Kansai Gaijin on July 5, 2007
Thank you. All of you.
10. Posted by Hiromi on July 5, 2007
Congratulations!
11. Posted by SheenV on July 11, 2007