Silence is not a solution to our nation's suicide problem
Updated: Feb 13, 2021
The Blaze - Depression, anxiety, self-harm and suicide rates are rising, yet these are not topics that we, as a society, feel confident addressing. In order to reverse these trends, we must change that.
Most people do not comprehend what would make an individual choose to end his own life.
I do.
I once held a gun to my head, finger hooked into the trigger. Had not my roommate unexpectedly walked through the door, I would not be here today.
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