Close your eyes and take a deep breath. Now listen… Are you listening? You hear it? That beating coming from your chest? That is purpose. Each beat giving off meaning. Now take it in, remember what it sounds like, what it feels like, and what it means.
Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in America. Suicide is when an individual takes their own life. This can be caused by many different mental/physical reasons. Unfortunately, suicide is not talked about enough, but that is what we should be doing... talking, speaking up, and learning more about it and the causes. I chose suicide awareness as my CSI (community service initiative) because I have felt the loss of a loved one due to suicide. I have had my share of deep late-night thoughts that made me think if I could have saved that person. I chose this initiative to speak up for those who are not ready yet to speak up on their own. This does not make them weak, but it gives me the chance to help those prepare themselves for when they are ready to talk. I chose this topic to make a difference in someone’s life and to maybe even save one.
