World Suicide Prevention Day
*Trigger Warning*
Today is World Suicide Prevention Day. Whether you have struggled with thoughts of suicide in the past or know someone who has, I just want to take today to tell you: I'm glad you're here.
According to the World Health Organization, over 800,000 people die by suicide each year worldwide. This is something that impacts all of us. Although 7 Cups is not a crisis site, I encourage you to reach out to the appropriate crisis lines and support if you are thinking about suicide. We want you to stay safe and get the support you need and deserve. Today and everyday, I encourage you to share resources and support one another. We want you to be here on this planet for a long time.
Ways for you to get involved today:
- Change your pic to a semicolon to symbolize that your story does not end here. Much like a semicolon used in writing, your story may pause, but it's not over. You may also draw a semicolon (in washable marker!) on yourself and post your pic in this thread.
- Share crisis resources with those who may need them. No matter where you are in the world, you deserve support if you are in crisis.
- Share your reasons to stay in this thread
- Enjoy Free Hugs and Compliment Wars
We'll have additional discussions, threads and events all week for Suicide Prevention Awareness Week. Check back this week for more info.
This goes to everyone :
I am so sorry you might be having a bad day, and everyday may be bad but there is something good in everyday. I know it can get hard, but you are still loved, you are still appreciated, you are still amazing just as you are. Don't leave this world, for these bad times, you can beat them I'm sure, I believe in you
And someday you wil be able to help people going through the same, wouldn't that be amazing ? You are strong, even if you believe you are not, want a proof? Think about it, today you broke your record of days being alive!:) well done woohoo! You may or may not hear this often, you can do it, I believe in you and top of all, I LOVE YOU :) Don't be afraid to contact one of the hotlines if you need to, there are lovely people there, willing to help! Hope everyone has a good day, because for sure you all deserve it. :3
https://imgur.com/a/RFSAqnR
This is for anyone who believes that they can't be themself. You be you. You are stronger than you think.
@nerdylistener
Awesome motivational, inspirational and truthfull sentence/quote, thanks for sharing! 
Two years ago, I attempted suicide after a terrible accident that happened to me and could have ruined my life. Everything was dark back then. And suicide was the only way. But that was not true. Because there's a light at the end of the tunnel, that I have not come to yet. But hope is making me carry on to get to that light, because it's worth the fight and it's gonna be so beautiful. I have realized throughout these two years since the accident, that there are too many things to enjoy in life, and the best of them are the small things that give us great joy. I just needed to open my eyes, and see life from another perspective in order to change it. And realized that every pain brings beauty.
Stay strong fighters, your story is not done yet. You will make it till the end and I believe in you! Keep your hopes up, always. ❤️
To all Lebanese:
Lebanon has a legit suicide prevention hotline.
📞 1564
Remember, call this number if youre facing a crisis and not sure who you can talk to about it. Do that too if youre worried someone you care for might be thinking of taking his or her own life.
@Kate i love this
I encouraged my school to draw a semicolon on their wrists today at lunch (with admin's permission). Everyone had matching tattoos! =D
