Fact: a suicide attempt is made on average every 16 minutes
Fact: For young people 15-24 years old, suicide is the third leading cause of death
Fact: Suicide takes the lives of nearly 30,000 Americans every year
In the world that we live in today we can never second guess our lives. One day we may see a person, the next day they may be gone forever.
Sometimes we can’t control death, but there are also times where we absolutely CAN do something about it.
If you know someone who is pondering suicide, or if you yourself are even pondering suicide , Please just take a minute to stop, and listen.
Suicide is a PERMANENT solution to a temporary problem.
Whoever you are , wherever you are, you don’t have to feel alone.
It’s okay to feel sad, and yes even lost and hopeless sometimes.
But don’t destroy your life over what’s happening NOW.
YOU have a future, things WILL get brighter.
If you’re ever too close to the edge and you need help please don’t hesitate to call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Because you deserve to be here just as much as anyone else.
1-800-273-8255