Joey's Sunshine

Joey's Sunshine BE KIND, NO BULLYING and POSITIVE VIBES ONLY

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04/01/2026

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Amen. This is me. I do my best every single day to be kind, to make others smile, make them giggle, let them know they...
03/29/2026

Amen. This is me. I do my best every single day to be kind, to make others smile, make them giggle, let them know they matter. I check in with my family and friends....But yet are others reciprocating the same to me, are they checking in on me, does anyone try and make me smile or chuckle? Does anyone know my pain? I sponsor people in hopes of keeping them here another day and just letting them know I care and they matter. People need to stop and remember the ones who are happy and kind and helpful also struggle.
Take the time to check in, it takes a second to send a text or make a phone call. Life can be over in the blink of an eye, don't have regrets. And yes I am okay and will be, but I hide things behind my smile at times. Everyone needs love and support even if it looks like they don't. Love to all.
Check in on your loved ones
YOU MATTER
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Reach out to me anytime
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03/22/2026

Two years ago I started the page. Another way for me to try and help our su***de rate go down. Everyone matters! Everyone deserves to be here! I will continue to fight for the cause until the day I am no longer here. Please continue to like the posts, share the posts and invite friends to join. Every time you like a post or share it, there is more of a chance for the post to be seen by more people. Thanks everyone!
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You matter
Be kind
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03/11/2026

Be careful and compassionate when dealing with someone who may be suicidal. đź«‚

Let’s look at why this matters.

1. They still show up. To work. To school. To family events. And then collapse when they’re finally alone.

2. They listen to everyone else’s problems, but feel like a burden for having their own.

3. Their laughter sounds real, but it’s often a shield they’ve perfected over time.

4. They don’t always want to die—they just want the pain, the noise, the heaviness to stop.

5. They function well enough that people assume they’re fine, so no one looks closer.

6. They may give hope to others while quietly losing it themselves.

7. Their hardest moments happen in silence—late at night, in the shower, during the drive home.

8. They don’t always say “I’m suicidal.” Sometimes they say “I’m tired,” “I’m empty,” or nothing at all.

9. They apologize for existing, for needing reassurance, for taking up space.

10. They survive the day for others—but don’t know how to live it for themselves.

So when we say
check on people,
don’t make it a slogan.

Sit with them.
Ask twice.
Listen without fixing.
Stay longer than feels comfortable.

Because the people who seem “strong,” “okay,” or “used to it”
are often the ones fighting the hardest battles in silence.

And silence can be dangerous—but connection saves lives. 💛

***deprevention

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03/08/2026

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03/07/2026

🌹As someone who lives with anxiety, here are a few things I wish people understood about us ✍️🌺

1. Our mind rarely slows down, even during moments that are supposed to be restful.

2. We replay conversations, decisions, and mistakes in our head long after everyone else has moved on.

3. Sometimes we prepare for things that might never happen, just so we can feel a sense of control.

4. We may look calm on the outside, but inside our body often feels tense and constantly alert.

5. Relaxing is not always easy for us, because when things get quiet, our thoughts become louder.

6. Sometimes we ask for reassurance, and then we criticize myself for needing it.

7. There are moments we avoid situations—not because we don’t care—but because the fear and overwhelm feel too heavy.

8. We don’t always say, “We are anxious.” Sometimes it shows up as irritability, restlessness, or deep exhaustion.

9. It hurts when people say, “Just calm down,” because if it were that simple, we would.

10. Most days, we are quietly managing fear while trying our best not to let it show.

11. Small things that seem easy for others can feel overwhelming for us.

12. We often overthink our words and actions, worrying that we might have said or done the wrong thing.

13. Even when we are smiling or helping others, there are moments we are still battling anxiety inside.

So when we seem overly cautious or stressed, please don’t dismiss it as overreacting.

Listen without minimizing.
Offer reassurance without judgment.
Create a space where people feel safe.

Because anxiety isn’t attention-seeking—
it’s a nervous system asking for understanding.

And if you are someone living with anxiety like me, please remember: reaching out for support is not weakness. It is part of healing.

***deprevention

03/06/2026

You are not lazy…
You’re exhausted from fighting battles people cannot see.
From waking up every day and pushing through thoughts, stress, and emotions that feel heavier than words can explain.
From carrying pain quietly while still trying to function like everything is okay.

Sometimes what looks like “laziness” is actually emotional exhaustion.
Sometimes it’s a mind and body that have been in survival mode for far too long.

If this feels like you, please know you don’t have to carry it alone.
Talking to someone you trust, a counselor, or a mental health professional can help lighten the weight. Reaching out is not weakness — it’s a powerful step toward healing. 💙

***deprevention

đź’› You Are Not Alone đź’›Every word we say has power. Every action we take leaves a mark. Sometimes, that mark can hurt more...
03/04/2026

đź’› You Are Not Alone đź’›

Every word we say has power. Every action we take leaves a mark. Sometimes, that mark can hurt more than we realize. Bullying isn’t just “kids being kids” or “just teasing.” It leaves scars—some visible, some invisible—that can last a lifetime.

If you’ve ever felt small, laughed at, or left out, know this: your feelings are valid, and you deserve to be treated with kindness and respect. And if you’ve ever been the one teasing or judging someone, it’s never too late to change—choose empathy over cruelty.

Let’s create spaces where everyone feels safe to be themselves, where words lift others up instead of tearing them down, and where kindness becomes louder than hurt. 💛

Speak up. Stand together. Stop bullying.

03/03/2026

🌹 Please remember that the first sign that our mental health is suffering
isn’t a su***de attempt,
and it isn’t an emotional breakdown.

It begins quietly.
Soft changes that we often ignore.

It starts with waking up exhausted
—even after sleeping for hours.

It shows up in struggling to get out of bed,
losing interest in things we once enjoyed,
and feeling a heavy lack of motivation.

Sometimes it looks like not having an appetite,
or battling constant gut issues,
skin breakouts,
and a sudden drop in energy.

For others, it comes as a decreased libido,
feeling lost or stuck,
or slowly disconnecting from the world around us.

There may be brain fog that makes simple tasks feel overwhelming,
fatigue that follows you everywhere,
irritability you can’t explain,
or self-sabotaging behaviours that leave you wondering why you did what you did.

It can even appear in disturbed sleep,
sleeping too much,
sleeping too little,
or sleeping without rest.

These are the subtle warning signs.
The quiet whispers.
The little alarms we push aside because “we’re fine.”

But your body always speaks.
It warns you gently at first.
It asks for attention, rest, healing, and care.

Listen to it before it has to scream.
Your wellbeing matters long before the breakdown.
You deserve peace before the pain gets loud.



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03/03/2026

Love you! 🙏❤️

02/25/2026

It was July 23, 1991, a beautiful summer day. Joey and Barret called me to see if I wanted to hang out, Barret's mom and dad were on vacation in Florida. They picked me up around 5pm, we went cruising around and then went back to Barret's to hang out. We each had a 40 and were sitting in the hot tub talking, laughing and having fun. We all just graduated and were talking about the lives we had ahead of us and what we were going to do. We got out of the hot tub and sat in the living room and continued talking and laughing. It was just about midnight.
There were 2 couches in the living room. I was sitting on one and Joey was on the other. Barret went in the kitchen to grab us some snacks. Joey spoke up and said "hey you know I love you guys, right and that I would do anything for you.". Of course we do Barret and I both said at the same time. Joey then said, "good, don't ever forget it."
Before we could respond to that, he reached under the couch, put the gun to his head and pulled the trigger. I ran out of the house and Barret called 911 immediately. We began to try lifesaving measures on him until the ambulance and police arrived. The police arrived, we were questioned and finger printed. I made the call to my dad at 1am and he immediately came to the scene. Joey was pronounced dead at 2:35am.
It forever changed my life. Barret found a note in his glove box the next day. It was made out to me. I still have it. There was no explanation as to why he did it. It was all about wishing me well and thanking me for being a friend to him. We also found out after the investigation that the bullet exited Joey's head and missed hitting me by a few inches. I suffer from PTSD and have been in counseling ever since. I just starting to be okay with hearing guns go off and actually started shooting. It took 35 years for me to be able to do it.
It helps me to share his story and I will continue until I am no longer here. I am always here. If you have questions, I have no problem answering them. I am here to help! All I have are memories and a box with some of his things including the note he left me. I don't want anyone to go through this....EVER!! And I want everyone out here to know YOU MATTER!!! YOU are LOVED!!! YOU ARE NEEDED!! BE KIND!! We are all in this fight together.
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02/24/2026

Be careful with people who have HIGH FUNCTIONING DEPRESSION.

Let's go through this together 👇👇

1. They get up, get dressed, go to work, and cry in silence when nobody’s watching.

2. They check on everybody else, but don’t feel safe asking for help themselves.

3. Their smile is practiced, their “I’m fine” is automatic, their breakdowns are private.

4. They appear to be okay, give solid advice, and hold everybody down, but when the world gets quiet, their thoughts get loud.

5. You think they’re okay because they’re productive, but they only stay busy to avoid feeling anything.

6. High functioning depression doesn’t look like laziness, it looks like overworking, overthinking, and never resting.

7. They keep it together in public, but fall apart in the shower, in traffic, or right before bed.

8. Just because they don’t say “I’m struggling” doesn’t mean they’re not drowning inside.

9. They apologize for being “too much” when they’ve really just been holding too much in.

10. They make everyone feel better, but go home feeling empty.

So when someone says “check on your strong friends,” Don’t just repost it. Do it. Because the ones who always say “I got it” are usually the ones who don’t. They suffer in silence. They laugh through pain. And they master how to function when they’re barely holding on.

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