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3 years ago I wanted to end my life. My life was falling apart. I lost my home, my belongings, my privacy, I pushed away my friends, I felt like no one was there for me in the times I needed them the most. Two people very dear to me died 3 weeks apart from each other, one of them I lived with. No one ever knew I was suicidal

One night, after little to no sleep for 4 months, I had reached a breaking point. Out of desperacy to end myself, I went to a suicide hotline. When the person on the phone talked to me, they were so kind and caring— even though I trembled through the night I felt a relief because this stranger who knew nothing about me, still wanted to help me, even if it was just to listen and empathize for one moment, it was a crucial moment. and looking back on it, calling the hotline was the best decision I’ve ever made.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255

Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741

There are endless hotlines out there available as well

Suicide Hotlines WORK. They really do. A simple conversation can be the pivotal point.