In the last two weeks, the world lost a beautiful soul who changed lives through his music. Yet, tasteless articles have popped up on this site and beyond. As someone who has gone through the emotions and mental pain of losing someone like that, I am disgusted. And I am here to break down the reality of it all.

First off, we have to grieve and talk about the ordeal at our own pace. If you survive losing someone this way or survive it yourself, there's a lot to cope with. Suicide hurts every inch of your being, and is not "an easy way out." My mother and I talk about the good times now, but it is still rough to think about, and we still need to process what happened.

Which leads me to my second point: Killing yourself is the hardest thing you could ever do. Our bodies have defenses in place, so we black out and start breathing again if we hold our breath too long. Imagine deciding to end your life because you hit that breaking point.

It is crucial we recognize that the terms that others choose are never easy. Ending your own life is not for the weak. These people should not be classified that way. It takes so much to bring someone to this point. In no way does this make them weak.

And thirdly: Assuming we shouldn't grieve over someone because they choose to go this way is horrible. They had someone who loved them, who cared about them, and who will be greatly affected by what has happened. Sherlock references this in the best way I could say it.

"Taking your own life. Interesting expression - taking it from who? Once it's over, it's not you who'll miss it. Your own death is something that happens to everybody else. Your life is not your own. Keep your hands off it."

This act impacts everyone, and it should never be romanticized or underplayed. 13 Reasons Why may have had triggers, but it was raw and real. How we treat others matters, what we do matters, and, most importantly, what we say and how we show it matters. A kind word or deed could save someone's life.

For more information and help contact:

Suicide Hotline: 1-800-273-talk (8255)

And check out these websites for guidance if you need to:

umtr2me.org

https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org

suicideinfo.ca

(There are other sites also. Do your research.)

Stay kind and be understanding of the progress survivors must go through. It makes a difference.

And to those thinking about it: Your Life Is Worth Living. For all the bad in this world, there is good. You just have to make choices to find it. Find your happiness and find what you love. You are worth the effort.