Many people applaud me for having conquered suicide ideation, but that isn’t actually what I did. I often wonder, if he and I had talked — really talked — about our suicide ideation, whether he would be alive today. Talking openly about suicide leads to more people seeking help for their mental health, which reduces the risk of suicide. Sonja has been interviewed over 50 times on local and national news about the importance of raising mental health awareness. If you or someone you know needs help, call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org for mental health support.

Source: Huffington Post September 03, 2023 06:57 UTC