The week of September 8th-14th is suicide prevention week. This is an annual campaign used to inform the public about suicide prevention and the warning signs of someone who is suicidal. In honor of suicide prevention week here are 77 reasons to stay alive.
- Your parents love
- Your siblings teasing
- Your best friends encouragement
- Spend the night parties
- Hugs
- Grandma's home cooked meals
- Summer pool parties
- Beach days
- The sound of waves crashing on the sand
- Football games
- The weather in the fall
- Seeing the leaves change
- Halloween
- Cozy sweaters
- Christmas music
- Fuzzy socks
- Giving gifts
- Snowflakes
- Snow angels
- Spring flowers
- The smell of fresh rain
- A delicious cup of coffee
- Exploring new places
- Learning new things
- Meeting new people
- Grandpa's story telling
- Cuddles with your dog
- Cats purring
- Road Trips
- A first date
- A first kiss
- Shopping with your besties
- Buying new shoes
- The perfect pair of jeans
- Stargazing
- Holding hands
- Happy dreams
- Hot showers
- Singing in the shower
- Fridays
- Taking pictures
- Smell of your favorite candle
- Laughing so hard you cry
- Roller Coaster rides
- Long walks
- Back rubs
- Sunrises
- Sunsets
- Double rainbows
- Bubble baths
- Discovering new music
- Listening to oldies but goodies
- Reading a good book
- Chocolate
- Re-watching your favorite show
- Staying in bed all day
- Waking up early
- Early morning stretch
- Dancing
- Smiling
- Falling in love
- Good hair days
- Shaved legs on clean bed sheets
- Awkward moments
- Live music
- Birthdays
- Graduations
- Weddings
- Board games
- Inside jokes
- Conquering a fear
- Going to the movies
- Trying new foods
- Naps
- Making your family proud
- Being there for your friends
- BECAUSE YOU ARE IRREPLACEABLE
Suicide is a very real issue people face. If you know anyone or have suspicion of anyone who is suicidal please encourage them to talk to a professional or to simply call the Nations Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-8255.