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I don't often do this, but right now I feel like this is something I have to do, like this is the right thing to do.
Just before July 4th, a friend of mine took their own life. I'm not looking for sympathy or condolences, though I will appreciate those that are offered. I also will not go into the details because they are not the point of this message. What matters, why I am doing this, is that a friend who I had no idea was having problems, was indeed having problems and took their own life.
I have spent the last while running this through my head trying to process this and what I come to is this:
To all my friends,
If you are in need, I am here for you. This is not an empty platitude. I mean this with all my heart, if you need me I am here for you. I may not be able to offer monetary help, or advice, but I will always be there for you in what ways I can. Be that an ear to listen or a shoulder to cry on or arms to hold you. No matter what it is you are going through know that I am here for you.
Do this for me, or do this for my friend, or better yet do this for yourself, but for whatever reason you do it, make sure that those you love and care for know it. Be there for your friends and make sure they know you are there for them.
Know that if you need me I am here for you. Don’t feel embarrassed to ask for help. It doesn’t have to be me you talk to. It can be anyone, just talk to someone.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Call 1-800-273-8255
Available 24 hours everyday
I have been struggling since I first wrote this on whether to post this here, but I decided to go ahead and post it because sometimes we all just need a reminder.
