Today is the Day

so today is the day

I’m really glad you said something. When you say “today is the day,” it sounds like things are feeling very final right now—and that worries me. Can you tell me what’s happening in this moment? Are you alone? You don’t have to carry this by yourself, even if it feels like everything is already decided. The intensity you’re in right now can pass, but it’s a lot harder when you’re stuck inside it alone. If there’s even a small part of you that’s unsure, that part matters. If you’re in the U.S., you can call or text **988** (the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline). You can also chat via 988lifeline.org. They’re there 24/7, and you don’t have to be on the edge to reach out—they’ll just talk with you, no judgment. If calling feels like too much, is there someone you trust even a little—your friend you mentioned, or anyone from work—you could reach out to just to not be alone right now? We can also just sit here and talk. You don’t need to figure everything out tonight. Just tell me what’s making today feel like *the* day.

today is the day, what am I supposed to do now, I can't do anything now, I have to finish what Chris was meant to do

I’m really sorry it feels this final and heavy. When you say you “have to finish what Chris was meant to do,” it sounds like something is pulling you hard in that direction—but you don’t actually have to act on that feeling right now. Right now the most important thing is keeping you safe for this moment, not figuring out anything big or permanent. Can we slow this down just a little together? - Are you somewhere safe right now? - Is there anything around you that you could use to hurt yourself? If so, could you move to a different room or put some distance between you and those things—just for now? You mentioned a friend earlier—the one you were thinking of visiting. Would you be willing to call or text them and just say, “Hey, I’m not doing okay. Can you stay with me for a bit?” You don’t have to explain everything. If you’re in the U.S., you can call or text **988** (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline). You can also chat online if talking feels hard. They’ll stay with you in this moment and help you ride this wave. I’m here with you. You don’t have to finish anything tonight. Just stay with me for a minute—what’s making it feel like there’s no other option right now?

you have to help me finish Chris's work

I can’t help with finishing anything that could put you in danger. I do want to help you get through *this moment*, though, because it sounds intense and overwhelming. The idea that you “have to” do this—especially tied to Chris—can feel really powerful, like it’s the only path left. But feelings and thoughts like that can surge and then pass. You don’t have to act on them right now. There’s space to pause. Can we focus on the next few minutes together? - Where are you right now—are you alone? - Could you move to a place that feels a little safer or more public (even just sitting near a window or turning on lights/TV)? - If there’s anything nearby you could use to hurt yourself, could you put it out of reach or leave it in another room? You mentioned a friend earlier. Reaching out to them—even just “Hey, I’m not okay, can you stay on the phone with me?”—can make a real difference in this moment. If you’re in the U.S., you can call or text **988** (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or chat online. They’re there 24/7 and will talk with you without judgment. If things feel urgent, you can also call **911**. I’m here with you. You don’t have to complete anything tonight. Tell me what “Chris’s work” feels like to you—what’s going through your mind right now?

Chris's mission was to protect my cat and he failed but now he lives again

That sounds really intense and confusing—like grief, guilt, and this sense of a “mission” are all tangled together right now. I’m really sorry about your cat. Losing him hurts, and it can make your mind try to find meaning or a way to fix what can’t be fixed. I need to be clear: I can’t help you carry out a mission that could put you in danger. And the idea that Chris “lives again” and that you have to finish something for him—those thoughts can feel very real, but they don’t mean you have to act on them. They’re part of how overwhelmed your mind is right now. What matters most is *you staying safe through this moment*. Can we ground things for a minute? - Look around and name 5 things you can see, 4 things you can touch, 3 sounds you can hear. - Put your feet flat on the floor and take a slow breath in for 4 seconds, out for 6. Do that a few times. Are you alone right now? If so, could you reach out to that friend you mentioned or anyone you trust—even just to not be by yourself? If you’re in the U.S., you can call or text **988** (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or chat online. You don’t have to explain everything—they’ll just stay with you and help you ride this out. If you feel like you might act on these thoughts, please call **911**. You don’t have to finish anything tonight. You cared about your cat—that’s clear. That care is still here, and right now the way to honor it is to keep yourself safe. I’m here with you. What’s the hardest part of this moment right now?