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\u00a0 \u00a0When you see someone sensationalizing, fantasizing, or mentioning suicide a lot, do something to help and don’t walk away. You could save someone’s life by speaking up or even just letting them they\u2019re not alone and that you\u2019re there for them. Do what you can.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0 \u00a0It’s amazing how people react to the word suicide. Bessma Altamimi a former student that attended Unis Middle school simply disclosed that, \u201cIt’s the easiest way out of life.\u201d Suicide is some people\u2019s answer to bullying. When people get bullied they think they are not good enough or not worthy of themselves because of the words of a predator at school, work, or online. Suicide rates are higher in the spring. \u201cPeople who commit suicide don\u2019t want to end their life, they want to end their pain and suffering.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0 \u00a0All across the country, teachers are educating students about suicide. Maya Bazzi, a teenage Dearborn resident, stated \u201cMy cousin was talking about suicide because her parents got a divorce. Suicide is seen as the only escape.\u201d <\/span> Based on facts from SAVE, the Suicide Awareness Voices of Education, about 8 million people consider suicide each year. All actions taken towards the prevention of suicide will not be regretted and will make you a hero. Don\u2019t walk away even if you think they\u2019re only joking. <\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0 \u00a0Although you know many people are suicidal, helping one out of the million can make such a drastic toll on many lives and families. Ali Berro, another former student who attended Unis Middle School, commented \u201cI\u2019ve been cutting myself and thinking about it for the past 3 weeks. No one likes me. My family doesn’t even care about me. I go to school then come back right away and sit in my room. I don\u2019t care about anyone or anything because no one cares about me. I get bullied everyday for no \u00a0 \u00a0My brother was suicidal last year and had to go to a psychiatric hospital. He had a very bad year. It was his worst year. He was in an extremely toxic relationship and he got his heart broken, he lost his job, and he was living alone. He struggled with finances. Although he doesn\u2019t like to discuss the topic of his suicide scare, my mom spoke to me about what it felt like visiting at the hospital. My mom shared, \u201cIt was sad to see him in the hospital. We know he\u2019s strong, and capable of getting better though. On our way to his room, we saw the scariest scenes and conditions. He wasn\u2019t as bad as other patients, thankfully. I can say now that he definitely learned from his experiences. We\u2019re grateful that he got help instead of leaving the people that love him behind.\u201d It was even hard for me and my sisters going \u00a0 \u00a0When feeling suicidal, always look for someone trustworthy to talk to or contact. Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Always know that there will be a silver lining and someone will be there sooner or later. You will get through your hardships. Robin Williams said it best, \u201cIf you\u2019re depressed, reach out to someone. And remember that suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Written by:<\/span><\/p>\n Nur Alsheeblawy<\/span><\/p>\n Rita Salamey<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" \u00a0 \u00a0Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in US according to Suicide Statistics. The truth is suicide catches everyone\u2019s attention. It’s the signs that lead up to suicide that go unnoticed. People that get bullied consider suicide because they think it\u2019s the easy way out. Suicide is the third leading cause of …<\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/dsQOziznNC9DISO7r3VR6RAlkbezOqRr6pcNPZG0nSvwi_h-tP1dQsDaxYP3aDGQTzFRw-V5GnNBd1HMHCL25zOh9MqkxdNjg-lA9nQ\")
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