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My Heroes Are Dying And I'm Falling Apart

A letter to my idols.

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Aug 20, 2018

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My Heroes Are Dying And I'm Falling Apart

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My Idols,

I've been reading it in the headlines for way too long, "after taking his/her life today ... is gone." I don't know how much more of it I can take.

Jill Janus, Chris Cornell, Chester Bennington and so many others have struggled while helping others. These people, my idols, put so much beauty in the world. From their music to their everlasting support and love towards their fans, they have truly impacted the world. I can't lose any more of you.

You give me hope, a way to make it through and somewhere safe to be in your art. I want to thank you for this because it has helped me overcome many things like my eating disorder, depression, self-harm, and anxiety.

Every day I see at least one of you spreading love, whether it's on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, at a show and so many other places. Is there a way fans can help get it back to you? How can we help you personally? The music and art you create are very important, but you are too. You are a person and you are this figure people practically worship. I can't imagine the pressure that puts on you.

I am so sorry. Some of these people were your friends and people you have shared the stage with. I've lost a few friends to suicide in the last few years. I can't imagine having to read headline after headline about them. Some of these people are also people you look up to, you are part of their fanbase. To that I say, we are going to be okay.

If you need help please reach out, but I also know that is much easier said than done. There are thousands of people who care so much about you. You deserve any help you need.

With much love,

A Worried Fan

Lizzy Hale has started the hashtag #raiseyourhorns. This hashtag is aimed to help us get closer to breaking the stigma around mental health. If you have ever struggled with mental health, take a picture with your rock horns up, add the hashtag and share it. The more people who share the more awareness and the further the hashtag will spread.

If you are suicidal or know someone who is in danger of suicide, there are resources out there to help:

Suicide Hotline (U.S.): 1-800-273-8255

Suicide Textline (U.S.): 741-741

There is no shame in needing help, you are not alone.

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The Best Lines from the Fab Four

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

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There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

Don't freak out

Email the professor

Attend the first class

Keep attending class

Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

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