Unfortunately I have had several experiences with people with suicidal tendencies and attempts on both family related and romantic levels. It is a very sensative topic for me that I try to avoid addressing due to the very hard emotions associated with it. Seeing so many stories on both local and celebrity status levels about suicide lately really makes me have an even stronger appreciation every second of life the lord allows me to witness. I know there is not just one fix for all mental illness related concerns but professional therapy, meditation, prayer, exercise or whichever way you want to address it is definitely encouraged and therupeutic. Mental health is definitely real and no longer taboo to discuss amongst all ethnicities, cultures and demographics. Nothing at all shameful about acknowledging that you have concerns, accepting the reality and taking action in any way you feel will help you deal with it. Thank God for the ones I have witnessed have a change of heart towards suicide and my condolences to loved ones of those that were successful with suicide.
