Suicide Awareness

When I was younger, I thought suicide was something that happened because people were selfish, and they didn’t think about the people around them.  

As I got older, I realized it was sometimes an impulsive action that had a regrettable and permanent impact. Especially with young men. However, it’s not an act of selfishness, but an act of someone without hope. 

If you are feeling like you are in a dark place, please talk with someone. It could be a total stranger, a friend, a person of faith or a help line. Just talk with someone. Twice I have thwarted a suicide. Once was a friend another was a complete stranger. Sadly, there have been times when I have failed. I have lost loved ones to suicide, and it is heartbreaking.  

Suicide prevention month. What are you going to do to lighten someone’s load?