Content Warning: This piece mentions thoughts of suicide. Please read with caution  How do I confess to family and friends that I almost did the unthinkable and tried to turn out the lights forever?  In 2025, I nearly acted on a fleeting intrusive thought. Depression had taken its toll, and the desire to disappear was ...

I will never forget the moment I realized being nice is cooler than being popular. “Our 2012 Prom Queen is…. Brooke Settoon!” “What? There is no way…” There are many things I don’t remember about grade school, but I still can recall the times where I desperately wanted to fit in. I believed popularity was ...

A lot of folks are really angry about people making posts via social media that encourage reaching out for help, and providing resources such as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and Crisis Text Line. While I agree that we need to check in on our loved ones when we think they may be struggling, some ...