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Personal Suicide Stories - White Wreath Association

When you or someone you know attempts suicide, suffers severe depression or is affected by mental illness, the last thing you want is to cope alone.

Taylor's story: raising awareness after my brother died by suicide

Taylor shares his story about how his life has changed since his brother, Kirk, tragically took his own life. He tells us about what Kirk went through and how ...

Elise's Story | RAINN

“After the suicide attempt, I had to teach myself how to be grateful for every little thing. Going through that process made me a better person.” At first, ...

A Survivor's Story - Kentucky.gov

To begin my experience I need to go back a little ways. My husband's father committed suicide when he was in college. We were dating at the time and I remember ...

I was lucky, many are not. – Simon Gray on surviving suicide

I have experienced such intense suicidal thoughts that the prospect of ending life that very night got me through the mental anguish of the day. The thought of ...

Your stories - Suicide Prevention Network

We have been working with a range of people to share their lived experiences of suicide to raise awareness.

Stories of Hope and Recovery - 988 Lifeline

Stories of Hope and Recovery · Moving America's Soul on Suicide · Why Talking About Suicide Should Be Normalized · I Can Be Happiness · Watch Me Dance Watch Me Grow.

Real stories | AFSP

Read about peoples' personal experiences involving mental health and suicide at the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention's Lifesavers Blog.

Lara's story: Losing someone I love to suicide - Change Mental Health

My story began in August 2019, when the police came to my door to tell me that my wonderful and only brother, Graeme, had died by suicide.

Recent Suicide Attempt - 988 Lifeline

Travis Young shares the story of his difficult youth, his ensuing depression and two suicide attempts—and how he reclaimed his own unique outlook on life ...

Their teen killed himself. Now they want to save others struggling ...

“Suicide is not a desire to die. It is a desire to end intense emotional pain. It is a problem that they truly believe is unsolvable,” said ...

Michelle's Story | NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness

My junior year of college was my first suicide attempt. I would classify it as a cry for help, not a true attempt. I had no plan, my roommates ...

Danny's story - Shining a Light on Suicide

Former professional rugby player Danny struggled with suicidal thoughts after he became injured and his rugby career ended.

Suicide attempt survivor shares story of resiliency and hope

In a very lucky moment of lucidity, I thought to myself, “There will always be another time to do this, but once I have, I can never go back.” I ...

Stories of Survival - La Crosse Area Suicide Prevention Initiative

Suicide Attempt Survivor Shares Story of Resiliency and Hope. By Senior Airman Maxim Meier, 7th Airlift Squadron Suicide Prevention Advocate.

A Teen's Suicide Story Now Provides Parents With Hope - YouTube

Our teenagers are facing a mental health crisis and life challenges that are completely unlike those faced by other generations.

Losing a Friend to Suicide at a Young Age - AFSP

I walk because every life lost to suicide is a story ended too soon.

Coping with suicide: Stories from young people - ReachOut Australia

Read stories from these young people on how they dealt with thoughts of suicide and supported mates.

Home | Live Through This

Established in 2010, Live Through This is a collection of portraits and true stories of suicide attempt survivors across the United States. Learn more now.

The Tragedy of Suicide: Drey's Story - YouTube

The Tragedy of Suicide: Drey's Story ; Austin's Story. ParkviewHealth · 53K views ; What Really Happens in a Suicide Attempt (My Story) | ...