Link – Know the Signs of Suicide, Save a Life

ByMikeM Reading Time: 1 minute

“I wish I would’ve known the signs earlier. I think about some of the things my cousin said before his passing, and now I know where his head was. That’s what breaks my heart more than anything—suicide can be prevented if you watch for the signs. But that’s thing—so many people don’t know what to look for until it’s too late.

So please, I implore you, keep your eyes open and watch for signs. Don’t lose someone you love to suicide. Don’t lose yourself to suicide. Call someone. Use the resources available to you. Post anonymously on reddit. Find a forum. Just do something.

Don’t let go. Don’t give up.”

Well said Cameron. Don’t ever give up.

http://www.howtogeek.com/254903/know-the-signs-of-suicide-save-a-life/

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