Breaking the Silence

I know I had a few posts go live on the 1st of the year, and since then I've not had anything go live.  That is for a couple of reasons, the biggest of which is that I am currently still in shock over the callousness of the Logan Paul video (thankfully, it has been removed) which depicted a body...specifically a suicide victim in the forest known as the "Suicide Forest" in Japan.  The man had hung himself, even though most of the man was blurred out, it was still used in the thumbnail and it was still shown within the content of the video.  This is not something that should be done, the stats on that video, before it had been taken down was something like 6 million views and so many likes.  

I suffer from depression, I have had suicidal thoughts, I have considered ending my life many, many times.  It is the reason I have my semi-colon tattoo, that I got it for my birthday last year.  It is why I will always have my door open to anyone who is struggling with suicidal thoughts, depression, or just need someone to talk to.  I may not have my own issues situated, but I am always willing to be an ear, a shoulder, a presence in someone else's life if it is needed.  I cannot say it enough, I cannot express it enough.  Suicide should never be an option when there is ALWAYS someone who is willing to listen, always willing to help in at least some small way.  Please do not think that suicide is the only option that you have. 

Mental health is something that should not carry the stigma that it does in today's society, it should be treated just like any other illness not negated or diminished just because the symptoms are not always physically manifested.  This is a topic that is near to my heart and the callousness that was shown by Logan Paul and his team, further solidified my decision that he is not a creator that I have the desire to watch, now or ever.  

Please, if you are having suicidal thoughts, or just need someone to talk to leave a comment here, send me an email, DM me on Instagram or Twitter, just don't close yourself off when you have someone who is willing to listen, willing to help, and more importantly willing to keep you here where you can make the most difference. You are loved.  You are cherished.  You matter. 

I am also including links as well as contact information for the Suicide Prevention Lifeline...

https://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org
1-800-273-8255

October's Outlook

Hello lovelies! It has been a little while, and I'm back on track with things.  I've been working on vlogs and videos for you, and I'm hoping to get back into getting things moving here as well, because it's been too long and I've missed you all terribly. 

There will be a post about some of the things that I've been dealing with, but that won't be today.  I'm considering making it a separate vlog and uploading it to my youtube channel, along with an accompanying blog post because there has been a lot going on and I feel the need to offer you that little glimpse into my personal life - if you wish to know me that well that is.  

Anyway! I have been working on my October Plan with me, and the video just went live this morning, you can watch it below, or over on my youtube channel. 

There will be a lot of black and orange for this month because well...Halloween.  I even have a few cute little images that I printed out and will be adding to my upcoming weeklies as we get closer and closer to Halloween.  Also, I will be reworking graphics and images here for Halloween and Fall in general, because I like decorating the blog for the seasons!  I am also working on making a new cover image for my youtube channel, as well as my various other social medias.  

Right now, I am also snapping pictures to use as thumbnails for various things, and images for blog usage.  There is a lot happening behind the scenes, and I'm so very much looking forward to sharing it with you and showing you what I've done. 

As for my reading outlook this month, I'm starting with a re-read of "My Lady Jane" and where I go from there I'm not 100% certain yet.  We will see how things go and you'll find my full October TBR list on the side bar where it usually is! 

For now, I've gotta get back to work and actually start today's vlog! 

Love you all! 

Stay safe

-Caedy