#mentalhealthsupportstructure

#881 one of my parents died this semester unexpectedly and i feel like im finally coming to terms with it since finals have ended. I feel like i cant talk to anyone about this because i put up a facade that i was ok all throughout the semester. Maybe I shouldn't have done that but Columbia is already so stressful that to break down crying in class wouldn't really help. I didn't want to take leave, although I should of, because I was afraid my fin aid would mess up.

#850 There was 1 public suicide every year I went to Columbia. I always imagine how many more weren't public or were attempted but didn't succeed. I didn't know how bad it was until I worked the hotline. There was a crisis every night.