Suffer in Silence is the eighteenth 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.
Suffer in SILENCE
I want to lash out so bad,
but I want to prove how I have changed,
because the version of me that used to light fires just to watch the world burn?
They still live in me; they are still my go-to thought.
But I remember to clench my jaw, breathe through the hurt and rage, and walk away; not because I am calm, but because I finally know the cost of chaos.
Sometimes I need that reminder of that collateral damage; not only onto myself but those closest to me.
In a way, they are extensions of me.
Healing is not always peaceful; It is a restraint in the middle of a war no one else can see. A cease fire in order not to bloody anymore bodies.
Even if my body has been bloodied, by me.
A war has so many victims,
I will not let it be me today.
Suffer in silence - Companion Album
For depression support in Sioux Falls, call or text 988 to connect with the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, which offers free, 24/7 confidential support. Other resources include the VA Sioux Falls Health Care for veterans, and statewide providers listed through the South Dakota Behavioral Health and South Dakota Department of Social Services websites.
Immediate support
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Call, text, or chat online for immediate, confidential support from trained counselors.
911: Call immediately for life-threatening emergencies.
Professional and long-term support
VA Sioux Falls Health Care: For veterans, the VA offers inpatient and outpatient mental health services, including psychiatric and psychological support, addiction treatment, and telehealth options.
Community Mental Health Centers (CMHCs): These centers provide a range of services, and funding options can include insurance, private pay, and state/federal funding, such as Medicaid.
Finding other resources
South Dakota Behavioral Health: This state resource provides information on local prevention providers and mental health services.
South Dakota Department of Social Services: You can find a map of behavioral health agencies by county on this website.
National Helpline: The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has a national helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357).
