Let’s Talk About Suicide – Spencer J. Cox – Medium

Utah's Lt. Governor is speaking out about suicide to make it safe for the kinds of conversations that can prevent it.

"As the students were leaving, a 13-year old girl asked if she could give me a hug. “Of course!” I replied. As she hugged me, she whispered in my ear, “Thank you for talking about suicide. I’ve been thinking about it for a long time, and I needed to hear you say that today.” We moved to the corner and talked for a minute. I told her we desperately need her on this earth. She promised me she would stay. She cried. I cried. We hugged again. I grabbed her teachers and administrators, and they promised they would follow up with her and get her the help she needs. I went back to my office with a lump in my throat and cried some more. Life is so precious. Kids can be impulsive. So, let’s do this together. Let’s lock up our guns. Let’s all download the SafeUT app. Let’s put away our phones and start connecting more. And — seriously — let’s start talking about suicide."

National Suicide Prevention Hotline: Let’s Talk About Suicide – Spencer J. Cox – Medium

Let’s Talk About Suicide – Spencer J. Cox – Medium