I once contemplated suicide, and woulda tried/But when I held that 9, all I could see was my momma's eyes
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker reveals a moment of suicidal contemplation halted by the memory of his mother's love.
- In plain terms
- He almost tried to end his life but stopped when he thought of his mom.
- What can you take from it?
- Family love can be a powerful reason to choose life.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who gives you a reason to keep going?
- What small thing holds you back in dark moments?
Another view
This reflection relies on one specific memory that may not always exist.
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