This will be a little different from the usual chapter.

Earlier today, I found out that one of my school's students committed suicide. I didn't know them, but this is the second suicide at my school this year.

Guys, please don't hurt yourselves. Even if it may not feel like it, there is always someone out there that cares for you.

If you start to feel the need to hurt yourself, tell someone. Anyone. It can be your parents, best friend, a teacher, or even a parent of a friend. A good friend should NEVER encourage you to harm yourself. A friend is there to build you up when you are stuck in the dark parts of life, not tear you down.

I'm almost always online if you want to talk. I don't know all the answers, but I'm always willing to listen to you rant, cry, or ask for help. Sometimes talking to someone you haven't met face-to-face is easier than talking to someone you see everyday. Just PM me, I'm here for you.

We all have a purpose in life, but it's hard to see sometimes. We just haven't found our role yet.

It's difficult to be a teenager, I know. I don't have a perfect life. I'm not sure anyone has a perfect life. Just remember to keep your friends close, love each other, and laugh at the silly things in life. It makes life a hell of a lot more bearable. That I know for sure.