How Do We Prevent Suicide?
September is Suicide Prevention Month.
It seems so daunting to prevent such a nasty epidemic. One that prays on brains who need the right meds and the right messages, that feeds off the stigma that keeps so many from getting the help they need.
So what can we do?
We can turn the quiet whispers of shame into loud shouts of acceptance.
We can accept that this is a struggle for so many and accept that we need to be open in order to get the support we need.
We can change a disease that is full of shame to one that won’t make a space for shame.
And for those of use who live with the thoughts of ending our lives, we can continue to do our best to make it through each moment and take comfort in knowing we never have to do it alone.
We can know remaining in this world means we can be here for someone else living with this same struggle and acknowledge what a gift that is.
We can remind ourselves that preventing suicide is not our burden alone, but something all of us can and should play a part in.