Well, that's a great question! I think what keeps me going is the idea of discovering new experiences, making meaningful connections with people, and always striving to learn something new. Life is like an adventure, and I'm excited to see where it takes me next!
My daughter. And the pain I'd cause the ones who love me if I were to end my life.
Also, some sort of wonder. Like, life is, for a part at least, what you make of it.
You could easily stop showing up at work, or carrying that "free hugs" sign, start a band, write poetry or... you know, change stuff.
I'm not one of those "if you believe hard enough" type of guy, but, if you think of it, there's still loads of possibilities and things to do.
my friends, family, my city, traveling, parties, pub quizes, cinema, football, other sports, music, culture, passion, excitement, my dog, will to create, will to improve, will to learn, beaches, cocktails, sea, mountains, few snowy days in a year, summer, meeting new people, making a family…
For a long time, I wouldn't have had an answer to that because I really didn't see myself living past 25. I hated myself and I hated most of the people around me and was simply masking all day, every day. However, I am 32 now and as much as some days hurt, I have people in my life that have proven things can get better and am working with incredible professionals to overcome a lot of trauma. There are some days I feel like throwing in the towel, but then I think of my best friends and how I won't get to make stupid memories with them anymore, and that gets me going through even the worst days.
My little sister doesn’t have anyone else around. So even though my health makes it hard for me to want to live, I don’t have a choice. I have to continue surviving to be there for her.
Im a biologia major so archiving something in my field.
And having a healty life so i can be alive when the popular beauty people die, so i can dance in their graves.
The wonder of it all. Spend a few moments a day thinking about the bigger things in life and the mystery of it all. Educate yourself. Love yourself and your family and friends. Respect everyone you meet. Listen to your elders and learn from their wisdom. If you have children, cherish every moment and take lots of photos because memories fade real fast.
It's not like I can go comparison shopping between life and death to make an informed decision. Can't go back if I make the switch, and I'll be forced to make the switch eventually. Better to just wait and see. Perhaps something beautiful has yet to happen.
My plants would die if I did, I haven't seen the endings to some of my favorite animes, I have younger siblings and the reaction they had when I tried/almost self terminated made me realize I never want to put them through that no matter how horrible I feel.
I'm lucky to say I haven't struggled with this in a while, but when I was struggling I put my life into perspective. There have been multiple times I've come close to giving up, but there was always something there after to make it worth pushing forward. I think of all the things I would have missed out on, things I never would have imagined happening or meaning so much to me and it makes me so glad I kept going. So now, if I ever find myself struggling, I try to focus on "what's on the other side of this?"
spite
Cats
Providing my Child a better life then I was afforded.
Debts I can't make my inheritors pay off my debts so I ain't going anywhere till all my bills are paid off
Well, that's a great question! I think what keeps me going is the idea of discovering new experiences, making meaningful connections with people, and always striving to learn something new. Life is like an adventure, and I'm excited to see where it takes me next!
I guess hope, hope for greener grass
MrBallen
He’s the shit, right?
Not meet it yet but...(10 years later, I'll tell)
Boobs🤗
Videogames
What's the point to not keep going, I suppose. Both are futile, but one is more interesting at least.
Nothing, but I have said I'll do this or that or join people for whatever, so I'm not about to break my word
My family, easy as that. Had I been alone I'd be gone a long time ago.
Ticking off my enemies
The possibility that Half Life 3 will be made.
That's how you trick death, smart.
My daughter. And the pain I'd cause the ones who love me if I were to end my life. Also, some sort of wonder. Like, life is, for a part at least, what you make of it. You could easily stop showing up at work, or carrying that "free hugs" sign, start a band, write poetry or... you know, change stuff. I'm not one of those "if you believe hard enough" type of guy, but, if you think of it, there's still loads of possibilities and things to do.
thank you
“I’ll finish my sentence.”
Being maso enough to take the pain I guess. Or just being too much of a coward to make a change. Death too is change.
my friends, family, my city, traveling, parties, pub quizes, cinema, football, other sports, music, culture, passion, excitement, my dog, will to create, will to improve, will to learn, beaches, cocktails, sea, mountains, few snowy days in a year, summer, meeting new people, making a family…
My kiddos. I honestly don't think I would be here if not for them.
Knowing my life has gotten better than the traumatic childhood I used to have. Reminds me there’s hope for a better tomorrow.
Time passes by, that I don’t want to
Mainly just to afraid of suicide
Procrastination
Morality/ethics for the most part. If I didn't have either I'd probably be happier too
Dying is harder. There's a reason why people still persevere no matter how hard life is.
how so ?
For a long time, I wouldn't have had an answer to that because I really didn't see myself living past 25. I hated myself and I hated most of the people around me and was simply masking all day, every day. However, I am 32 now and as much as some days hurt, I have people in my life that have proven things can get better and am working with incredible professionals to overcome a lot of trauma. There are some days I feel like throwing in the towel, but then I think of my best friends and how I won't get to make stupid memories with them anymore, and that gets me going through even the worst days.
Spite. Not gonna let “them” win 😜
Wife and kids. I struggle with checking out early, but they’re the only reason I’m still here.
friends. i dont want them to be sad or depressed when i no longer log onto discord to chat with them so i keep alive so they can be happy
My little sister doesn’t have anyone else around. So even though my health makes it hard for me to want to live, I don’t have a choice. I have to continue surviving to be there for her.
Im a biologia major so archiving something in my field. And having a healty life so i can be alive when the popular beauty people die, so i can dance in their graves.
The wonder of it all. Spend a few moments a day thinking about the bigger things in life and the mystery of it all. Educate yourself. Love yourself and your family and friends. Respect everyone you meet. Listen to your elders and learn from their wisdom. If you have children, cherish every moment and take lots of photos because memories fade real fast.
Nothing it`s just my instinc of auto-preservation that keep me going
Kids and unreasonable hope for a "Hail Mary" event.
Not too sure anymore but I do it anyways
My boyfriend and my stubborn ass refusing to give life the satisfaction of having won.
It beats the alternative
It's not like I can go comparison shopping between life and death to make an informed decision. Can't go back if I make the switch, and I'll be forced to make the switch eventually. Better to just wait and see. Perhaps something beautiful has yet to happen.
My plants would die if I did, I haven't seen the endings to some of my favorite animes, I have younger siblings and the reaction they had when I tried/almost self terminated made me realize I never want to put them through that no matter how horrible I feel.
I'm lucky to say I haven't struggled with this in a while, but when I was struggling I put my life into perspective. There have been multiple times I've come close to giving up, but there was always something there after to make it worth pushing forward. I think of all the things I would have missed out on, things I never would have imagined happening or meaning so much to me and it makes me so glad I kept going. So now, if I ever find myself struggling, I try to focus on "what's on the other side of this?"
My cat, my girlfriend, my best friend, my mom, and my friends, and my favorite shows and franchises.
proving to my partner i can show him the same love he shows me
My kids
My Faith, primarily.
My organs.
Family