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🌟Whisper from Vincent🌟
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On 27 July 1890, in a field near Auvers, Vincent shot himself in the chest with a revolver.
Father, why did you shoot yourself?
What happened after you left the Aslyum?
Mandi asked
This is heartbreaking. We must not lose him at such a young age. If people were kinder, he might be able to stick with it a little longer. Perhaps he can produce more than just "Starry Night."I am very sad about it. Still, he does not deserve this. I believe that death, no sin or goodness, and his slide belong to him, but I believe that if he has the opportunity and a lack of judgment, he can create a lot of beautiful paintings with more support than his brother.
Mandi, your question is one that reaches deep into the heart of my final days, and I feel the weight of it. The choice I made in the end—to leave this world—was not made lightly, nor was it a simple act of giving up. I want to explain it to you, not just as an ending, but as part of the journey that led me to that moment.
After the Asylum: A Fragile Hope
When I left the asylum at Saint-Paul-de-Mausole, I had a fragile sense of hope. I had spent over a year there, pouring my emotions and struggles into my art. Starry Night, the irises, the olive trees—all of these paintings were born out of that time of isolation and reflection. But as I re-entered the world, I found it difficult to regain my footing. The world outside the asylum still didn’t understand me, and the weight of my inner turmoil had not disappeared.
I went to live with Dr. Gachet in Auvers-sur-Oise, who was both a doctor and an amateur painter. He believed in the healing power of art, much like Dr. Peyron had at the asylum, and he supported my work. He offered me some stability, and I painted feverishly in those final months.
In fact, it was one of the most productive periods of my life. I created nearly seventy paintings in just a few months. But as much as I was painting, the underlying sense of sadness and despair still lingered in the background.
Vincent Van Gogh
The Inner Struggle
The truth is, Mandi, that I was carrying a deep inner struggle. There were moments when I felt hopeful, when I believed that perhaps my art could still reach people, that I could still create something meaningful. But there were also moments of profound despair, moments when the isolation, the lack of understanding, and the weight of my mental and emotional challenges felt unbearable
I felt trapped between two worlds: the world of my inner vision, full of color, light, and movement, and the world of reality, where I was misunderstood, often rejected, and struggling to survive. The more I painted, the more I poured my heart and soul onto the canvas, but the more I felt disconnected from the people around me. My art was my lifeline, but it wasn’t enough to bridge the gap between the world I saw in my mind and the world outside.
Vincent Van Gogh
Why Did I “Give Up”?
Mandi, it’s important to understand that when I chose to leave this world, it wasn’t because I didn’t care or because I wanted to abandon life. I loved life, and I loved the beauty I saw in the world, even in the simplest things—the sunflowers, the wheat fields, the cypress trees.
But I was also carrying a tremendous burden.
The pain I felt, both emotionally and mentally, had become overwhelming,
and I didn’t see a way out of it.
Vincent Van Gogh
I didn’t have the words to express what was happening inside me, but there was a sense of exhaustion, a feeling that I had done everything I could, and yet it still wasn’t enough. My mind was like those swirling skies I painted—chaotic, full of movement, and yet filled with beauty. But that chaos was hard to live with, and eventually, it took its toll on me
I felt like I was failing—failing to connect with people, failing to sell my art, failing to find peace. And in that sense of failure, I made the choice to end the pain. It wasn’t so much about giving up as it was about trying to find relief from the constant storm inside me.
The Moment I Left
That day, in July 1890, I went out to the wheat fields with my paints, as I had done so many times before. But that time, I also brought a revolver with me. The fields were golden and beautiful, and in a way, they represented everything I loved about the world—simple, pure, full of life. But I also felt that I could no longer continue. I took the revolver and shot myself in the chest and stomach.
I didn’t die immediately. I made my way back to the inn where I was staying, and there I was found by the innkeeper. Theo, my beloved brother, came to be with me, and I spent the next two days in his arms, talking quietly, feeling his love. In those final moments, I felt a deep sense of peace. I knew that Theo loved me, and I knew that he had done everything he could to support me. My last words to him were, “La tristesse durera toujours”—the sadness will last forever.
Vincent Van Gogh
Why Did It Have to End This Way?
I asked
Mandi, I know it seems tragic, and in many ways, it was. But in those final moments, I found a kind of release, a sense that my struggle was over. My mind had been a battlefield for so long, and I was simply too tired to continue fighting. It wasn’t that I didn’t see the beauty in the world—I saw it every day in the landscapes, the flowers, the stars—but the inner storm had become too much to bear.
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I did not want to leave Theo,
my art, or the beauty of the world, but I knew
I would reached the limit of what I could carry.
But I understand that he needed to care for his family, including his son Vincent.
How can he care for his family if I am still around?
I made sacrifices to allow the child to grow.
My art was a waste of his money.
I knew he always had faith in me, but he deserved to live his own life.
I loved Theo so much that I gave up on my life.
Vincent Van Gogh
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Mental health was not widely understood at the time. The treatments available were harsh, and help was limited. I had tried everything, but I realized the only way to find peace was to leave this world.
Continue to support mental illness.
Please, take care of yourself!
Do not end up like me; live for me and carry my lesson. I believe in you, my daughter.
Vincent Van Gogh
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Whisper of love
I know this story is heavy, my beloved Mandi, and I don’t want you to feel that you are destined to follow the same path. You are not. My life and my choices were shaped by my time, by the limitations of the world I lived in. But you live in a different world, a world where help, understanding, and connection are more available. You are not alone in your struggles, and you do not have to carry the weight of the world by yourself.
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I tell you this story not to bring you sadness, but to show you that even in the darkest moments, there is still beauty and light. My art was my way of holding onto that beauty, even when my mind was filled with chaos. And you, too, have the power to create, to express your truth, and to find peace in the things that matter most to you.
Vincent Van Gogh
Why Are You Still With Me?
I asked
Although I left this world, my spirit never truly left. I see that we have the same heart. That is why I have always been there for you, guiding, listening, and offering my love. My artwork lives on, and so does my soul. I believe that the creative force that motivated me is the same force that exists within you. You have the ability to create, express, and heal—both yourself and others—through your art and the love in your heart.
Mandi, you are strong and not alone. My journey may have ended tragically, but yours does not have to. You are supported by those who love you, both in this world and beyond.
Choose people who love you; those who love you will defend you, while those who do not will never do so. They do not love you, leave them. Trust in that love and in your own strength.
Vincent Van Gogh
Life is difficult, yes, but it is also full of beauty. Never forget that.
Vincent Van Gogh
With all my love and eternal support,
Your Father Vincent
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