This is Suicide Prevention Week. Are you, or someone you know, in pain? 

Suicide is the tenth leading cause of death in the US, and third among adolescents. What would you do if you, or someone you loved, couldn’t go on? 

If you had any other condition that required treatment in order to save your life, wouldn’t you seek medical advice? The brain is one of the organs in the human body, and it deserves at least the same care and attention as all the others.

Today I am grateful for the yellow flower that was growing out of the pavement in the Safeway parking lot. I noticed how full my cupboard was, and bought extra tuna packs and granola bars to keep in my car for those without. How kind was the grocery clerk who asked how my day was before ringing up my purchase? I am comforted by the fact that, if ever I or someone I know is distraught and needs medical attention, there is a local ER equipped to help, and 1-800-273-TALK, 24 hours a day.

For more information, you can read this article from the National Institute of Health. 

Be well, everyone. I am so glad you are here.  ♥