• suicidal thoughts aren't shameful so you MUST ask for help
• even if you don't think it's true so many people would be hurt by your death
• you might feel like you can't make things better- if you kill yourself you really will NEVER be able to make things better
• you aren't alone, there are SO MANY who feel just like you
• recovery is possible!
• visit the links page for resources- your life is worth it!

• be open to talking about a person you are concerned about- they'll be less likely to talk if they believe you are judging them
• while a lot of suicide threats are used to seek attention you MUST TAKE EVERY SUICIDE THREAT SERIOUSLY
• never keep a loved ones suicide plan secret -don't tell them you will either- instead support them and seek immediate help
• never try to shame or belittle someone into not committing suicide- it won't help anything

"The most authentic thing about us is our capacity to create, to overcome, to endure, to transform, to love and to be greater than our suffering.” -Ben Okri

“As anyone who has been close to someone that has committed suicide knows, there is no other pain like that felt after the incident.” -Peter Green