“A semicolon is used when an author could’ve chosen to end their sentence, but chose not to. The author is you and the sentence is your life.”
2 Men Attempt Suicide 10 Yrs Apart—Only 1 Succeeded. Now the Survivor is Wearing His Face.
Two men committed suicide at the age of 21, but the attempts took place 10 years apart. Only one of the two men survived, and he's now the first person in the United States to wear another person's face.
Raped & Relentlessly Bullied, 15-Year-Old Leaves a Warning for Others Before Committing Suicide
"My name is Cassidy Trevan, and I was raped."
Facebook Live, Suicide and Why We Can’t Afford to Stay Silent
Our precious lives were never meant for this—and neither were our virtual ones.
The Fog of Grief During the Holidays: 9 Tips to Get You Through the Season
Society sends us the message that we are supposed to be joyful, and that the holidays are a time for celebration and connecting with people we love. But all we know is that we feel worse than ever.
No One Tells You This About Loss—So I Will
Let us be brave. Let us stay open to pain and hold space for what, ultimately, is not about pain as much as it is about love, connection and life.
After My Husband’s Suicide, Robin Williams Comforted Me in the Airport
He was my angel at LAX.
The Secret Life of a Suicidal Christian
"Suicidal" and "depressed" seem to be the ugliest use of profanity in the Christian world.
Grief: When the Void Becomes the New Normal
But the thing about this new normal is that the void never goes away. The new normal never really becomes *normal* normal to you because you know what the real normal is supposed to look like. You experienced the authentic version.
This Response to a Grieving Person Might Be the Best Internet Comment Ever Shared
This response to a Reddit user asking for advice on grief after losing a friend has to be one of the most beautiful pieces of all time.
The Year That Followed My Suicide Attempt
One year ago today, I wasn’t the same person. I was an empty shell that barely even went through the motions. I wasn’t living. I was just there. One year ago today, I made a choice. I made a choice to live for the days I had missed and all the days that were to come. 365 days. 52 weeks. 12 months. 1 year. 1 year ago.
An Open Letter to Anyone Who’s Lost Someone Too Soon
Death is unfathomable, especially when it strikes someone with an unfinished life.
11 Bible Verses for Your Grieving Heart
This life will bring you trials and tribulations. Maybe you've lost a loved one, maybe you're going through a break up, or maybe your depression is really getting the best of you. No matter the situation, God is here. He meets us where we are at, and His word gives us encouragement during times of grief and heartbreak.
These Survivors Wrote Their Way Out of Trauma, and Their Words Will Take Your Breath Away
"Hate will always fall victim to love."
5 Easily Missed Signs That Someone Could Be Ready for Suicide
It takes an army to defeat depression. Go build an army for those who need it.
New Laws Now Make Child Prostitutes a Thing of the Past
There is no such thing as a child prostitute.
Sexual Assault + Social Media Shaming = The Nightmare That Is Netflix’s “Audrie & Daisy”
Audrie & Daisy are two different girls, sexually assaulted on two different nights, in two different towns. The Netflix documentary relives the brutal torture that followed each girl's rape.
Why #IKeptLiving, and You Should Too
September is Suicide Prevention Month. Here's one reader's story about why #IKeptLiving. "I am now the kind of joyful that doesn't fade when things get tough."