Null is the seventeenth entry from the book, The Helpless Romantic, by Travis Salguero. This book is a collection of journal entries presented as poems that give you insight into the Author’s struggles with addiction, mental illness, and his journey overcoming them.
Null
My body does not know what to do anymore.
It is crushed under its own weight of anguish.
Not willing to bend out to a comfortable place.
Lethargic. Apathetic. Heavy.
I should be happy for her.
I should be happy for the memories we shared.
I should be happy that she is still in my life.
I should be happy,
I should be,
I should…
Except…
I do not feel a single thing anymore.
My heart and soul were none.
Null.
It is time once again,
To enter the void.
The walls go
UP.
For apathy-related concerns in Sioux Falls, call or text 988 to reach the Helpline Center, which provides free and confidential support from trained crisis specialists 24/7. Additional resources include mental health services through providers like Avera and MWI Health, as well as substance use disorder support available through the state’s 988 lifeline.
Crisis support
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call, text, or chat 988 to connect with the Helpline Center for immediate, confidential support for any behavioral health concern. This service is available 24/7 and is routed to local South Dakota professionals.
Mental and behavioral health
Avera: Offers a range of behavioral and mental health services for all ages.
MWI Health: Provides treatment for conditions like depression, anxiety, and ADD/ADHD, including psychotherapy services.
