Emotional Support - Teen and 20's

Emotional Support when and how you need it:

https://www.yourlifeyourvoice.org/pages/home.aspx

Teen

https://teenlineonline.org/

https://www.teenlink.org/

College & University Students

https://jedfoundation.org/ 

Teen & 20's

https://www.ditchthelabel.org/ 

https://www.crisistextline.org/

https://www.7cups.com/

There is hope.  There is help!

***Due to the sensitivity of this topic, any comments that may be construed as negative will be promptly removed.  Let's keep it kind and relevant please.  Thank you 

I lost a friend a little over a year ago to suicide. It’s very confusing. I would encourage others to reach out and talk about it.

I’ve dealt with stress constantly, between my dad’s death with cancer, my dog to diabetes or something, my new dads grandfather’s death, my labs dying, constantly moving, never saying how I felt about someone, continues nightmares, my dad’s dog dying, school, etc. I think I’m doing relatively well considering the circumstances. I guess I’ve learned from it too in a way…still hurts though.

Losing a friend in this way is very confusing.  Thank you for sharing how your friend's death has affected you and I'm thankful you're encouraging others to talk about it.  In case someone reads this and is also dealing with the loss of a friend or family member, there are a lot of resources to help process tough emotions.  Here are a few:

https://afsp.org/ive-lost-someone

https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/help-yourself/loss-survivors/ 

I just lost something in my life, one day l was coin tossing a coin then suddenly my hand slipped and the coin goes to the sewer. I'm planning to get it back but l can't reach it already, then a memorable flashback came into my head. It is the coin that warmed inside my pocket the other day, it is always by my pants when I'm all alone, and like a guardian that hugs me when I'm sad. I kneeled on the street as l cried to the coin that l lost. Amen

Dealing with so much loss and stress can really take a toll, especially carrying the hurt that goes along with it.  If things ever hit you really hard and you could use some extra support, I hope you'll reach out.  Also, if it interests you, maybe consider offering support?

Since you've mentioned loss of a loved one, I'll include this link about grief:

https://www.yourlifeyourvoice.org/pages/grief.aspx

Thank you.

@DefenderPug2 Within the span of a few years, I experienced a series of significant losses.  First, a close friend passed unexpectedly.  My dog died.  Then, in 2020, I lost my dad to cancer and both of my grandparents passed.  These losses broke me in ways I never expected and I am so fortunate that I've had support from friends and family through it all...Even after being through all of that, I know I can't say "I know how you feel" it's different for everyone, but if you ever want to talk, my inbox is open....Or you can beat me relentlessly at chess.

Mmmm, pretty sure you’d beat me at chess too along with the game of life. 🤣

@DefenderPug2 Well, you'd likely beat me at Blitz

I mean…we could try.