Today is National Suicide Awareness Day. Suicide is an issue that is very dear to my heart; for many of the people I love the most in the world have been seconds away from taking their own life. Some have even tried countless times in as many ways as you could think of. You may think suicide is "cowardly" or "selfish", but it is not at all. Suicide is a last resort for those who can't take the stress of life. Their problems pile up and culminate in the idea of ending it all. But you all should know that suicide is not the answer, nor ever has or will be the answer. The answer is to talk to someone. A parent, friend, teacher, anyone who is willing to listen. And if you think you have no one, you can always, ALWAYS turn to me for help. I'm all ears and will welcome you with open arms.