Having lost two people I know in the past two weeks to suicide, I found it particularly well-timed that this article from Upworthy flew past my news feed:
9 risk factors for suicide and 1 important question you can ask to hopefully know for sure
There is no such thing as a simple suicide that does not affect anyone, they all resonate outward and impact other people.
And suicide is a permanent solution to what is far too often only a temporary problem.
It is incumbent upon all of us to be aware of our family and friends – particularly those who are experiencing difficulties, provide them with support, and be willing to listen and help them.
