IRIS JOHNSON never could have guessed that a single walk in the middle of a frigid winter night could change her life forever.
She had been on one of her frequent nature walks, admiring the scene and reflecting on her wonderful life, when a gunshot...
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T- There will be highs and lows in life, but one must always R- remember that everything gets better in the end, A- andif it's not better, then it's not the end. C- Cuttingyourself just to K- knowyou're still alive when it may not seem so. I- If you are feeling lost and alone in the world, you are strong enough N- not to let something bring you down. G- Going forward is the only option.
L- Leave behind the past, yet don't forget it. O- Only suicide is ruthless, denying second chances. G- Gain strength beating the hard times, A- and prevail. N- Never give up hope.
F- Frightened, depressed, stressed, and O- overall done with life. S- Stay alive for the good times, and stay alive T- through the bad ones. E- Everything will be okay. R- Remain strong and you will get through this.
Please help to spread the message to fight mental illnesses. Together, we can recognize the signs of mental illness in others and help them through their difficult journeys. No matter how many roller coaster rides of emotional trauma people experience, the ride must always come to an end eventually. Suicide is not the answer and I hope that I have sufficiently stressed an important message through this story.
