Reach Out

When I say you're not alone, I don't mean it in a cheesy, I'm here with you kind of way. I have felt suicidal before. I understand where you are coming from, but I am also not a dumb-dumb. I am not physically there, nor am I a professional.

Most mental illnesses thrive in our minds by isolating us. Which is why the best way to punch back is reaching out. 
If you or someone you know isn't feeling well, reach out for help. More people than you think have felt this kind of pain before. That doesn't make it less scary, but it does mean there is somewhere out there who knows how to help. 


Check out this blog post about what happens when you call a suicide hotline and don't hesitate

 

National Suicide Hotline

 

988 (in the US)
Available 24 hours every day

Having a Hard Time Talking?
Chat Instead

Or Text: 741741

Trever Project for LGBTQ+ Youth

1-866-488-7386 chat, text or call

JED Foundation

Veterans Crisis Line

1-800-273-8255, press "1"
Website

Confidential Veterans Chat

Or Text: 838255

Other Urgent Help

Center for Suicide Awareness
Text HOPELINE to 741741

The Trevor Project

Samaritans NYC

*previously listed crisis text line, at this time, their data practices have made me remove them from the site.


 
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Be the light on someone's dark path