So I was watching Good Morning America this morning, specifically the segment with Fantasia. As most of you know by now, just a few weeks ago she attempted suicide. In her statement today it was mentioned that as she woke up in the hospital and her first words when coming to were "Oh God, I'm still Here". Now you know I can't just let that one go.
Now, I'm not gonna be mean about this because in some ways I can understand where she was coming from. All of a sudden, you have fame, fortune, recognition, people loving you from around the world who you don't even know. Lawyers, financial advisers and let's not forget family. FAMILY!!! They can either help you or hurt you. Either way, all of these people in her life claimed to have had her back. But they didn't. They used her, until they couldn't anymore and then they walked away. They used the fact that she wasn't highly educated, and they took her fame and ran with it. And I'm sure family members came to her with their hands out and because they were family, how could she say no. The girl hit rock bottom. Have you ever been there? Rock bottom that is? It's a lonely place. I've been there. But there was always a part of me that knew that if I just stuck it out, something better was around the corner. I always knew there was something to live for.
She didn't have anyone to tell her that. To guide her. Instead they just dragged her further into the pits of hell. But still I ask, can you imagine being disappointed at the fact that you tried to leave this world and didn't succeed. I mean what kind of thoughts run through your mind. I'd have to wonder to myself, "Self, does this mean there's no room for me in Heaven or Hell". With that in mind I'd have to know that I was given a second chance.
Fantasia, I hope you know, you have been given a second chance. This time people are going to be watching you even more. You have to learn to say NO and stick to it. Be confident in it no matter who that person is. You have to take care of you and your little girl first. Don't worry about pleasing the masses of people who want you to cut a new album. Do it at your speed. Read that contract thoroughly before you sign on the dotted line. Keep guidance in your life girl. Here's hoping this second chance will be a better world for you.