Most of us have heard these 3 words or something similar which at first sight seem nice.
Then, you realize that "Life is NOT precious" for everyone living on this planet.
I remember the first person who told me this phrase was my dad (unfortunately lol) when I was in my teens and I had told him I hated life.
Then, some years later, one of my ex gfs knew I wanted to ctb and told me exactly the same.
Lastly, my ex therapist uttered these "lovely" words too last year. (That's when I said to myself: Ok, this is enough. I'm not seeing her again).
None of the times they said those "terms" to me worked. I will never find life precious.
Sure, I've decided to live for now but I will always be suicidal. How can life be precious when there's lots of suffering in this world? Even innocent children die and unless there's a hell, it would seem it doesn't matter if you're a serial killer or a responsible citizen; you will all probably end up in the same place.
Thus, I totally disagree with this quote. What about "Life can be precious for SOME people"? Sounds much better IMO.
What about you? Have you ever been told that life is precious? What was your experience like?
This has to be the most uttered phrase in the English language. I believe you are correct , and for some it absolute is precious, but not all of us are destined to have that epiphany or zest for life.
What really makes me angry is coming across all the anti SS forums / posts / loved ones of previous users etc. All of them start in on this ideation you're referencing, and how we are evil monsters, but I guarantee they aren't pro life when it comes to that innocent fetus who doesn't have a voice. They wouldn't have enough compassion to realize a cancer ridden patient is just pumping poisons into their body in the hopes that they MAY go into remission for a couple of years, just maybe!
They will push this phrase down our throats because it fits their agenda and they are selfish, one sided and hypocritical. Where was all that love, concern, positive intent and understanding when their love one decided to seek us out? They came to us because you weren't doing your part as a support system, but rather shoving bullshit quotes and bible verses into their faces. Sorry, I didn't mean to jump onto the soapbox there, but it really enrages me that these morons think they have any idea what we have overcome, who we really are, or even what so many of us have to suffer through. They wouldn't be willing to swap places with us for even a second, yet they have the authority to tell us how to live and who to be, not knowing in the slightest how strong we have had to be in order to make it this far!
Im sure you'll find no shortage of agreements here, because it simply boils down to the quality of life of each individual. Not everyone gets to live on the Good Ship Lollipop, and they are just to blind to see it. Throwing false "inspiration" at us means they tried, right?! They really cared and did all that they could! Ugh, please. No, everyday is not a gift, precious, nor a blessing to all. It's just a hard reality that majority are unwilling to accept.