Music Can Make You Better

Crystal was suicidal at the age of seven. Because of this, she signed a no suicide contract. One day, years later, Crystal was walking down the street one day. Suddenly, she saw a music store. Crystal went into the music store. There, she saw a pink electric guitar, a keyboard, and a drum set. Crystal liked all 3, but she knew her parents could only afford lessons for one instrument. She was having a hard time deciding and was very sad. The owner of the music store saw how sad Crystal was and went over to talk to her. He told Crystal that she could have one free lesson on each instrument and then Crystal could decide which one she liked best. It was a difficult decision, but Crystal chose the pink electric guitar. Pink was her favorite color and the guitar rocked! After a few lessons, Crystal got very good and joined the music store band. Crystal was very happy!
Crystal sat in her bedroom, staring at the ceiling. It had been a long day at school and she was exhausted. But her exhaustion wasn't just physical; it was also mental. She felt drained and hopeless, like nothing would ever get better. Crystal was only seven years old, but she had already been struggling with thoughts of suicide.
Two years ago, after one particularly bad episode, Crystal's parents had her sign a no suicide contract. It was meant to discourage her from ever attempting to take her own life again. Crystal didn't understand the magnitude of the document at the time, but now, at the age of nine, she knew that she had made a promise she couldn't break.
As she lay on her bed, trying to push away the dark thoughts that often consumed her, Crystal suddenly heard a faint melody outside her window. She sat up and listened, feeling a glimmer of hope. The music was coming from down the street, and it was getting louder.
Curiosity got the best of her and Crystal decided to investigate. She walked out of her house and followed the sound of the music, until she came across a music store. The source of the music was a group of teenagers playing instruments inside.
Crystal couldn't take her eyes off of them and before she knew it, she was walking through the door of the store. She stood there, mesmerized by the sight and sound of the band. She saw a pink electric guitar, a keyboard, and a drum set, all calling out to her.
She had always loved music, but her family couldn't afford lessons or any instruments. Crystal's heart ached as she looked at the instruments, knowing she would never be able to play them.
The owner of the music store noticed Crystal and her sad expression. He walked over to her and asked, 'Can I help you?'
Crystal shook her head, feeling embarrassed for intruding. But the owner smiled kindly and said, 'You can stay and listen if you'd like.' Crystal nodded and stood off to the side, watching the teenagers play with such passion and skill.
After the band finished their song, the owner approached Crystal again. 'Do you play any instruments?'
Crystal shook her head again, feeling even more embarrassed.
'Well, would you like to try?' the owner asked, gesturing towards the instruments. 'I can give you a free lesson on one of them.'
At first, Crystal was hesitant. She didn't want to take something for free, especially since she couldn't afford it. But the owner insisted and eventually, Crystal found herself sitting in front of the pink electric guitar.
She strummed the strings tentatively at first, but soon she found herself lost in the music. She felt the weight of her problems slowly slipping away as she focused on the melody she was creating. Pink was her favorite color and the guitar was simply amazing.
After that one lesson, Crystal was hooked. She begged her parents to let her take lessons and after some convincing, they agreed. Crystal threw herself into learning the guitar, practicing every chance she got.
A few months later, Crystal was walking down the street again, but this time she was filled with excitement. She had just finished her first performance with the music store band and it had been a success. She had found her place in the world, a place where she could escape from her troubles and just be herself.
As she passed by the music store, Crystal couldn't help but smile. She was no longer the girl who once struggled with thoughts of suicide. She was now a confident and talented musician, thanks to the power of music. It had saved her life and made her better.
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