There’s a common misconception that if we talk about suicide it puts the idea into people’s minds, this is untrue. The more we talk about it the more knowledge we gain, and the more we will recognize those signs in ourselves and others, as well as give those who are struggling the space to tell someone if they are not okay, this is so important because it’s the first step to getting help. Don’t be afraid to directly ask your loved one, friend, or coworker if they are thinking about suicide. Just a simple conversation can save a persons life, I want to be the person in my community to start that conversation.
-Fabre Sullivan, Chairperson, AFSP Out of the Darkness Community Walk, Sioux Falls
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) was founded in 1987 to educate the public and support survivors of suicide loss. One of these survivors is Fabre Sullivan, who (along with her family) has endured an almost unimaginable amount of loss in her life…