Be brave enough to start a conversation that matters!

I have always believed that our trials are placed in our lives for a reason. We are meant to learn from them, to grow from them and to help others!

Suicide is something that is very close to my heart. (if you havent read our story check out our facebook post HERE) My husband and I have had multiple conversations about how we could use our story to help others. This is something that is really hard to do with a subject as sensitive as suicide. We are scared to say the wrong thing, give the wrong advice, or offend someone. The truth is... we all have different experience, even if those include suicide/suicide attempts, each experience is completely individual. The only thing we can do is share our personal experience in hopes that it can prevent even one suicide, help one person relate or find comfort. 

 

In February, the Standard Examiner published an article that talked about this very topic. The article titled Suicide a 'touchy' topic- but teens say we must talk about it states that "Suicide is one of those untouchable topics that people think if you don't talk about it, it will just go away". 

Here's that facts people: Its not going away! The article states that "Every day in the Beehive State - part of the nations Suicide Belt - two young people are treated for suicide attemps".

2 Teens. Every. Single. Day. 

 

The article also talks about how high school students are taught one (90 minute) class on suicide and prevention where students reported some didn't even remember what they were taught. 

One student states " for myself, I know I would have probably listened more if the presenter was someone who had struggled with suicide and overcome it". 

Teens are begging for us to talk to them, provide them with resources and experiences of HOPE! 

Please don't be afraid to speak up, start a conversation that matters, and touch on these "untouchable subjects" like suicide. A life may depend on it!

With Love, 

Amanda