Hollywood star Tyler Perry has opened up about a dark time when he attempted suicide.
Perry made the confession following the death of tWitch, real name Stephen Boss, who committed suicide a few days ago.
The film’s producer shared that he had met the former “Ellen DeGeneres Show” DJ several times and he showed no signs of being in a dark place.
He also revealed that tWitch’s passing inspired him to share his own story to encourage others to persevere in the face of adversity and implore them to seek professional help in such situations.
Read on to learn more.
Tyler Perry Reveals How Dark Times Made Him Attempt Suicide
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Taking to Instagram from what appeared to be her residence, Perry reacted to tWitch’s death, saying she was shocked that the celebrity DJ took her own life.
Admitting that he had only met tWitch a few times, Perry said that at the time, the father of three seemed “full of life”, which made it difficult to understand that he was going through so much emotional turmoil that ultimately led to his death.
Perry then spoke about the time when she came close to ending her life in hopes that it would inspire those going through “hard times” and “struggling.”
Multihyphenate said, per Many people, “I just want to take you back to the time in my life when I tried to kill myself, several times, because it was so dark I didn’t think it would get any better. I’ve endured so much pain, so much abuse, sexual abuse, it’s all so hard for me to go on that I think the only way to make this better is to end my life.”
‘I Must Have Missed The Best Part Of My Life’
Elaborating further, Perry stated that if he had followed through on the experiment, he would have missed out on the greatness he achieved.
“If any of those attempts had happened, I would have missed the best part of my life,” the Madea creator said, admitting that he was glad he canceled the show.
Perry then asked her listeners to call someone if they were going through a tough time, adding that she would post a number anyone could use to seek professional help.
She added, “I know it may seem hopeless, but please reach out to someone … reach out, ask for help if you’re going through anything that emotionally gets you to a place where you think you want to end your life. “
Tyler Perry Shares Lessons From His Experience
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Reflecting on those dark moments, Perry pours his thoughts on what he took from the experience. He points out that although it may not look the same to others, sometimes “pain” is actually “buying in” and this is how he needs to learn to see it in order to get through it.
He said, “If I give up, if I quit, I won’t see the better part of my life. I buy something…that’s how I can rationalize it, to be able to move through the pain, knowing that if I can get through this moment, there must be something better.”
Perry later revealed that those dark days are long gone and that she lives a happy life “full of joy and love.” He then urged others not to give up, adding that he was a “living witness” that things could get better.
Fans React To Tyler Perry’s Reveal
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Fans flooded the comments section of the post to respond to Perry’s emotional outburst and thank her for using her platform to inspire people going through tough times.
One fan said, “Beautifully expressed! Thank you for trusting us with your story. We thank God YOU are still here and pray that those who are wavering hear your strong, insightful and encouraging words!”
Another follower wrote, “Well said and sincere… thank you so much for this heartfelt message.”
One very grateful fan thanked Perry for his film, writing, “Your acting helped me through a very difficult time in my life in 2001-2003 Thank you God for you, and I pray for God’s continued blessings throughout your life.”
Another follower wrote, “So glad you made it through the valley and thanks for giving us all a glimpse of what life is like when you escape the valley.”
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