Mysterious, I know. Maybe you'll stumble across this and know this is or was made for you, maybe you'll think you've got an idea of who this is actually for, or maybe you're just reading this for the fun of it. You can do whatever floats your boat; I'll never tell. Without further ado, here's everything.

Just kidding! Now that I've got your attention, though, I want to talk about something close to my heart; the importance of expressing your emotions and feelings. The beginning of this paragraph may be a little ironic, but hear me out. Suicide, in the most extreme case, is why we can't afford to push things aside and allow or make people feel like they aren't valid. 13 Reasons Why is not the tip of the iceberg, but it has recast the light on the importance of laying everything out before it's too late for someone else. In Perks of Being a Wallflower, Charlie (the main character) writes "letters" and that wasn't even enough of an outlet on the harder days. We see people battling with mental illness everyday. Some of us soldier through it better than others. Regardless of the scenario or the story, we NEED to start talking and keep talking.

While 6.7% doesn't seem like that big of a number to be concerned about when it comes to the amount of Americans living with depression, that's still millions of people. There are over 350 million people all across the globe that live with a constant question of their value floating around their noggin. I'm not here to drop a slew of facts. I'm here because there are people out there who need us and we're too caught up in things to reach out and love each other. Anxiety and depression are common in today's world, and there's not a cure-all. The best we can do is provide a listening ear.

America is made up a lot of privileged people. Yes, I said it. Of course there are homeless individuals, some healthcare issues, and high crime rates in some areas, but we do not even come close enough to compare to the battles people in other countries face every day. I'm not denying that times are hard here, because that's the heart and soul of this paper. If you could make one move a day to help out the less fortunate around you, the impact can only grow. I'm not saying you have to do anything crazy like taking out a loan to build major shelters for the homeless, but next time you see someone in a sticky situation that you can help turn around (do NOT try to play the hero if it's dangerous), do it. Speak up. Move.

Let's get down to the things that are in our immediate control: ourselves. You are the only version of yourself that'll ever exist. You mess up, get stuck, and want to give up. I can't imagine some of the things you've had to push through. You've made it this far though, and I promise things will only go up. That may not seem too convincing right now, but there are tons of people out there, including strangers, that would love to listen to you. Don't shut yourself down because of people making you feel less than the trooper you are.

So maybe this is about the person i'd drop everything for. This is for you. If you need help or see people in need of help, speak up, because there are others that would be there for you. If you or someone you know is suicidal or has suicidal tendencies, don't be embarrassed to call for help.

Suicide Hotline: Call 800-273-8255 or Text ANSWER to 839863