Reading – ‘It’s No Longer Dark’: Suicide Attempt Survivors Share Messages Of Hope

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“Both Rohman and Miller share the message that most depression is treatable. Though hard to see when in the throes, there is hope.”

This is such an important message. It can be so difficult to see hope when you’re in the midst of depression, but there is always hope, and what you’re dealing with is treatable. It does get better.

‘It’s No Longer Dark’: Suicide Attempt Survivors Share Messages Of Hope

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I think it’s fair to say that right now, most of us are dealing with some challenges. If ever there was a time to accept that replying to your text, or responding to a question you have might not be the foremost thing on someone’s mind, it’s now.

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