This book discusses suicide, abuse, racism, mental health, and microaggressions. If you find yourself struggling, while you’re reading or at any other time, please reach out to one of the resources listed below. You deserve help, and the world is better with you in it.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (available 24/7): 1-800-273-TALK (8255).
Crisis Text Line (available 24/7): text “hello” to 741741.
The Trevor Project hotline, for LGBTIA youth in crisis (available 24/7):1-866-488-7386, thetrevorproject.org
National Alliance on Mental Illness helpline (M-F, 10am-6pm ET): 1-800-950-NAMI or nami.org
Visit https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/find-help/index.shtml for more resources on mental health and suicide prevention, and for a list of action steps to take if you’re concerned about a friend or loved one.
National Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-422-4453, childhelp.org