Why? Why should we learn to comfortably talk about suicide?⠀ .⠀ Well first let us start by saying death and loss is never or rarely going to be comfortable. It is a difficult thing... and is normal if it feels scary.⠀ .⠀ However 🗣 if we want to help save lives and prevent suicide deaths, we must begin to be more comfortable with asking if someone is thinking about hurting themselves or others.⠀ .⠀ Know that asking about suicide is NOT going to prompt an individual to die by suicide because likely that individual wants to talk about how they’re feeling in some capacity.⠀ .⠀ Therefore asking about suicide ✨can help✨ prevent suicide... because an individual may feel supported and realize there is hope to healing from the pain they are feeling.⠀ .⠀ Know that if you, or anyone you know, is struggling at any time with suicidal ideation and has related plans, please please please reach out to the free, confidential, 24 hour crisis lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK or text ‘help’ to 741741.⠀ .⠀ #Res...