According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, a staggering 123 suicides occur every day on average in the United States. This story is a work of fiction, but the reality is that anyone anywhere can feel as if they have nobody to reach out to. No one should ever feel they have to suffer in silence. We need to keep talking about mental health and continue to reach out to those who might be suffering. If you or a loved one are in need of help, please know: you are not alone.
The following organizations are good resources:
Child Mind Institute
https://childmind.org
Dedicated to transforming the lives of children struggling with mental health disorders and learning disorders.
Crisis Text Line
https://www.crisistextline.org
Crisis Text Line is free, 24/7 support for those in crisis. Text 741741 from anywhere in the US to text with a trained Crisis Counselor.
The Trevor Project
https://www.thetrevorproject.org
The leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to LGBTQ youth.