Leah
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“In the past, have you ever attempted to seriously hurt yourself?” She means have I ever tried to kill myself. I wiped my sweaty palms on my jeans. “Um, yeah. I’ve tried to kill myself,” I counted with my fingers in my lap, “…about, a handful of times.” A handful. A neat five little fingers. […]
Ashley Womble
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As I pass the baton to my colleagues at the Lifeline, I’m filled with gratitude that we have created a little space on the Internet where everyone matters.
Lacey
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Sometimes the spark dies down so another bigger one starts and your whole life is filled with light.
Lacey
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The walk helped change how I thought about my own loss. I wasn’t alone anymore.
Parker
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Parker explains what you can do and say to help be an ally to the trans community.
Meghadeepa
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I believe that anyone can make an impact to prevent suicide. You don’t have to know someone who’s struggling, and you don’t have to “talk someone out of it.”
Madison
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#Bethe1to make sure that the lives of these people- our friends, family members, neighbors, and peers- are still remembered and celebrated even though they are gone.
Lacey
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Everyone has a role to play in suicide prevention. Talking about it, even if it is uncomfortable at times, is a great place to start.
Kat
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Surviving the death of a friend causes intense pain I would never wish on anyone else. Not after I learned how it feels to be on the other side.
Celia
Matt J.