Let's Talk: Suicide Awareness
I have had a topic for a blog post on my heart and mind for a couple months now but I haven't been able to bring myself to write about it for several reasons, all of which can be summed up with the word fear. Fear of not doing the topic justice, fear of what others may think, fear of literally nobody reading it or caring, and fear of putting myself out there in a very raw manner. (I have not had good experiences with being vulnerable and open with people.) But wherever I turn I come face to face with this topic, on the news, in articles, blogs, personal relationships, tv shows, et cetera. And I feel the Holy Spirit nudging me every time I run across another story involving this subject to sit down and start writing. Even if it can touch one person, then I have fulfilled my purpose in writing this. So without further ado let's just begin, shall we? Suicide. That is the topic I have been feeling compelled to write about for months now. I heard this morning that suicide