So, I go to an online school, and we watched a short video  about suicide today.. It really inspired me to write this. Please tag others!

Did you know roughly 42,000 Americans die of suicide every year, and 13 out of one hundred American deaths are from suicide?most of these suicidal acts involve firearms.

In Oregon, Suicide is the second leading caiuse of death, mostly in ages 10-24.

Suicide.  One of the worst words to hear, and even worse to the family who has to experience a loved one commit it. But why? Why do people Want to die? Why are they trying to kill themselves? What will you do to stop it? We joke about it, but suicide is a real problem that we need to try and solve. Would you try and convince someone who wants to commit suicide not to, or just shrug it off and let then do what ever? After all, it isn't your life, its theirs. They cab make their own decisions.

Depression. This is often where suicide starts. A person experiences a horrible event, often unknown to the world outside their minds, and the pain grows until its so unbearable, they just can't take it anymore. They are hurting,  and often never speak up about it. If fact, 80% of teens who attempted suicide said they wanted someone to know. They wanted someone to care. They wanted someone to stop them. From killing themselves. In most cases of attempted suicide, They said they didn't want to die, they used it as an escape from depression. They want someone to care.  If you can, be that person for them who Cares. It will make their day and brighten their life to know that someone cares.

If you are one of those people who has a friend or family member you believe might commit suicide, talk to them ask them , "are you thinking of harming or killing yourself?" You think that'"s the worst you cando, but its really the best. Don't wait until its too late. They want to know someone cares. Asking them if they are planning on killing themselves shows them someone does care.

Maybe you are the one of those people who is reading this and is going through an extreme struggle. Take it from someone who  went through the same as you. I  felt an overwhelming sadness all the time, but I bottled it up inside and hid it form nearly everyone. It at one point got so bad, I did have a few thoughts. I asked myself, " would anyone care if I disappeared?  I'll runaway forever. Nobody cares about me. It won't matter. What if I wasn't here tomorrow? What if..... What if killed myself?" I prayed for a week for God to e and my life. One prayer was extremely short, merely saying, "end my life God. Please. I don't care how you do it. Just do it. End my life."  Two or three weeks later, the light finally came through. I had been talking with two people I met on wattpad, and if it weren't for them... I don't really know where i'd be. I never told them about my runaway thoughts. If you are one of those people like me, please tell someone about it. The friends who helped me, if you are reading this, you know who you are.

I'm here to tell you, you aren't alone. You never were, you aren't, and you never will be alone. Even if it doesn't seem like it, God is always there.People do care. So much more than you think.  You should never try to end your life because you don't think anyone cares. It doesn't only affect you. You have a lot of people in your life who care about you more than you know, sometimes more than you ever will. God loves you so much. He gives you challenges because he knows you will overcome it. He changes you for the better. Never forget you are loved. Two friends taught me this, and so much more. Because of this, I overcame. You can to. Life isn't always going to be great, but cherish every moment you have in life. I care. We care. God loves ypou so much he sent his own son, his Only son, to doe on the cross so that you may be saved. He loves you and wants you too have an amazing life full of happiness and joy with him. He cares about you so much. Never give up hope. There IS a light at the end of the tunnel.

We can put an end to Suicide. So many people don't even know how bad an issue this is. I dare you to write something-it doesn't have to be long- on suicide. Name it #SuicideAwareness or tag it with that. Tag others in your story also. Together we can help more people.