(W) Broken

Depression, anxiety, or any other forms of mental illness are serious issues. But even in this day and age we still have communities that keep it taboo, make it into something to be embarrassed about.
But mental illness is not something to hide under the rug. It is nothing to be ashamed of. If you or anyone you know are suffering from ANY form of mental health issues then please, please do not be silent. If you can't go to your family then go to friends, colleagues/ teachers, counsellors. You are never alone!
I have depression. I was diagnosed with this in 2012. I had very high levels of both depression and anxiety. I had gone to the stage where I did try to kill myself. And in doing so I almost killed my entire family. I set fire to the living room while sleep walking and would have died if my father hadn't found me. Can you imagine what he was going through, seeing his only daughter close enough to the fire to be burnt alive?
Think about this. Imagine this scenario. Your parents, your siblings or your friends find your lifeless body somewhere. Can you imagine the devastation they'll go through... Can you imagine the horrors they'll have to face?
When you take your life, it’s over for you. But it's only the beginning of devastation for your loved ones. There is someone out there who cares for you, who will be broken by your death. Please remember that!

Jonghyun-ah, I'm sorry I never told you just what you meant to me, to us. You aren't just a wonderful singer but you are a wonderful person. Your kindness and humbleness and generosity are the main things which made you stand out for me.
Jonghyun-ah we never understood what you were going through and I'm sorry that we could not do anything to help you get through your struggles.
You have forever left the valley of shadows and your presence has lit up the night sky to chase away the darkness.
I know you are no longer in pain and you have embraced the light of heaven. I will find solace in this...
You are tired now, right? 수고했어요 종현아. You have always done exceptionally well. Rest now brother
Till the time comes when we can meet again..... Be happy, always.
안녕, 종현아

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Redofthedawn #1 Aug 7, 2023 07:53:21

I'm aware that it isn't December but I just thought of this post. December will never be easy for a lot of us. I'm more aware of my depression around that time. I just became an adult and the realization that a lot can change has finally hit me. I'm not sure how to feel. People within my family have died or are dying and it seems like the only thing I'm allowed to do is move on. I'm no longer given the luxury of grieving the way I had with Jonghyun. There are so many fond memories that I can go back to with Jjong but for them I only have memories. So much has happened these past few years and while I'm not completely okay I can say there's plenty of room where I've healed.

As year 6 approaches I want my fellow Shawols to know that healing is hardly a linear task. It's okay to not be ready but where you are there's always going to be SHINee.

And Dear Author thank you for keeping this space for all of us.

luv_kero ^{2443 streak} #2 Dec 18, 2022 09:15:11

Thank you for keeping this space for us for so many years <3 This milestone hit me a lot harder than expected, but seeing this brought so much comfort. Miss you to the moon and back, Jonghyun <3

Viola_Ella #3 Dec 18, 2022 03:56:50

Chapter 818: When I saw in newfeed I just realised today is the day. He is a sweet,kind and precious soul. I miss him.

Evelyn_64 #4 Dec 18, 2022 00:55:41

It’s been five years today and just a few days ago I turned 27, the age Jonghyun-ah was when we had to say goodbye to him. I have long since had to “become an adult” and learn what growing up means; yet every year I come back to this little space, and read some of the messages that people wrote for him, and think back to the letter I wrote at 22 and never shared with anyone. I think back to a memory of me looking at the full moon and talking to him for hours, telling him I missed him terribly. We still miss you, friend. I still remember you fondly. I still remember me at 17 dancing to Replay in my room. I’ll always cherish those memories of our Spring.

Author, I hope you have been doing well. Thank you so much for keeping this space running for so long, it brings comfort to some more than you’ll ever know.

OdetteSwan ^{929 streak} #5 Dec 18, 2022 00:11:36

I'm so glad you won the bid. I will start collecting karma points again.
Good work.

OdetteSwan ^{929 streak} #6 Dec 18, 2021 15:31:45

Chapter 818: I just really paid attention to SHINee this August. Yet, when Jonghyun passed away four years ago, I felt sad that another beautiful and caring person chose to leave this place. In fact, I didn't want to listen to any SHINee songs then.
Now, watching SHINee's MVs, I feel like I have accepted what happened and hope that he is really happy now.

Redofthedawn #7 Dec 18, 2021 15:23:33

Time keeps moving on and I wonder why I can't just go back and fix things to when it was so peaceful. So much has happened in the last four years and it feels as though there's only SHINee left to comfort me. Jonghyun for so long I've written my letters to you and I couldn't this year because I couldn't find the strength or will to when I was feeling down. I haven't cried this much since I was a baby. I promised last year that I would tread the new year with caution and that didn't work out so great. There's more I wanna say but I just wish you knew how much I love you. Thank you for being born and sharing your light with the world. Sincerely I love you. 𝑰 𝒘𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒂𝒍𝒘𝒂𝒚𝒔 𝒍𝒐𝒗𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖 ❤️

lovelyfeisty #8 Dec 18, 2021 05:29:15

It’s been 4 years now and so it’s hard to believe that you left us, but I still do remember you as SHINee’s Blingbling Angel and as the brightest star that shines in the sky.

I used to feel so lonely after knowing that you left us, that I was listening to Lonely everyday for about a year, but now I just remind myself that you’re still with us, as the bright shining star watching over us from the night sky. ❤️
I will always love you.

wonpokemon #9 Dec 17, 2021 22:21:02

i was InMemoryOfJonghyun!
just thought i'll let you know so you don't add this username again~ =]
anyways, good luck with the add and for all those who come here and are thinking of Jjong and of others and themselves.

aseulmonsta #10 Jul 21, 2021 15:41:11

❤️