We asked Holly Wilson to help us start a conversation about suicide. Here are her thoughts.
Suicide doesn’t end the chances of life getting worse; it eliminates the possibility of it ever getting any better.
Suicide is one of those words that can silence a room of the loudest speakers. A concept that creates irrational feelings and stigmatic comments. A killer that is ignored by the masses. But why? Fear? Ignorance? Denial?
But not talking about suicide, not talking about suicidal thoughts and feelings, ignoring it exists or not caring that it does, does not mean it won’t happen. In fact, it increases the likelihood that it will.
