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Brave But Soft's 100 reasons not to commit suicide




1. Your best friend will miss you

2. Your pets won’t understand where you went

3. Your family will be lost without you

4. Your significant other will think it’s their fault

5. Your siblings will feel like they’ve lost a piece of their family

6. Your coworkers will wonder what happened

7. You’ll never get married

8. You’ll never get to go on a honeymoon

9. You’ll never graduate

10. You’ll never get your dream job

11. You’ll never get to build your dream home

12. You’ll never get to travel the world

13. You’ll never get to see all 50 states

14. You won’t be able to have your favorite Starbucks drink anymore

15. You’ll never get to see your future grandchildren

16. You won’t get to see anymore sunrises

17. You won’t get to see anymore sunsets

18. You won’t be able to see the ocean ever again

19. You won’t be able to take a road trip with your best friend

20. You’ll never be able to celebrate your birthday

21. You’ll never see your significant other live their dreams

22. You’ll never become a mother

23. You’ll never become a father

24. You’ll never get to move out of state

25. You’ll never be able to have your favorite meal

26. You’ll never be able to have your favorite snacks

27. You won’t be able to call off work to stay home with your babies instead

28. You’ll never be able to dance in the kitchen with your significant other at 2am

29. You’ll never be able to play your favorite games anymore

30. You won’t be able to reread your favorite book over and over

31. You won’t be able to watch your comfort show anymore

32. You won’t be able to get your dream dog and name them

33. You won’t be able to be in your best friend’s wedding party

34. You won’t be able to meet your new nieces and nephews

35. You won’t be able to take backroad drives alone, jamming out to music

36. You won’t be able to go fishing with your dad anymore

37. You won’t be able to go shopping with your mom anymore

38. Your parents will spend the rest of their lives wondering what they did wrong

39. Your grandparents will wonder why they never saw something was off

40. Your family will be sad and broken without you

41. You won’t be able to see able to see your favorite boom turned in to a movie

42. You’ll never get to see your favorite singer live

43. You’ll never get to meet your favorite artist in person

44. You won’t be able to finish your collection

45. You won’t be able to collect more items for your future in that box under the bed

46. You won’t be able to go stargazing with your best friend

47. You’ll never get to go on a picnic by the ocean

48. You’ll never get to experience the botanical gardens

49. You’ll never get to see the Grand Canyon

50. You’ll never get to visit Yellowstone

51. You’ll never get to build a tiny home and live in it with your significant other

52. You’ll never know what it’s like to be your own person

53. You’ll never know what it’s like to experience self-love

54. You’ll miss out on family reunions

55. You’ll miss out on holidays with family

56. The baristas at your favorite coffeeshop won’t know why you haven’t been visiting

57. You’ll never be able to get the tattoo you’ve always wanted

58. You’ll never be able to legally drink

59. You’ll never be able to ride in a taxi

60. You’ll never be able to become an author

61. You’ll never be able to become a famous blogger

62. You won’t be able to decorate for Fall again

63. You won’t be able to decorate for Christmas again

64. You’ll never get to teach your kids about Santa

65. You’ll never get to watch your kids decorate the Christmas tree

66. You won’t be able to open gifts for your birthday or Christmas

67. You’ll never get to see anymore new movies that come out

68. You won’t be able to make more friends

69. You won’t be able to meet your online friends

70. You’ll never get to see how well your new project does

71. You’ll never be able to save a stray cat

72. You’ll never be able to rescue an abandoned puppy

73. You’ll never get your dream car

74. You won’t have anymore date nights

75. You won’t have anymore all-nighters

76. You’ll never see the ring your significant other picks out

77. You’ll never get to propose to your best friend

78. You’ll never see your puppy turn 10 years old

79. You’ll never get to see your best friend find themselves

80. You’ll never get to watch tiktok or youtube again

81. You’ll never get to enjoy coffee at home

82. You’ll never get to have lazy days just because

83. You won’t know what it’s like to have a workday routine

84. You’ll never know what it’s like to have a full-time job and pay

85. You’ll never get to ride your favorite roller coaster again

86. Your family will leave a space for you at every occasion and always miss you

87. Your significant other will have to carry the weight of losing you forever

88. Your things will be donated or thrown away

89. You won’t be able to wear your favorite outfit anymore

90. You won’t be able to receive flowers

91. You are brave

92. You are loved

93. You do matter

94. You will heal

95. You are making a difference

96. You are important

97. You are safe

98. You are seen

99. You are capable, even when it doesn’t seem true

100. You need to be here.

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If you are in need, please seek help from the resources below:

Call 911 if you or someone you know is in immediate danger.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988 for a 24-hours, confidential support to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.

SAMHSA’s National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357), a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service for individuals or families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.

The American Counseling Association also provides a lengthy list of resources, https://www.counseling.org/knowle.../mental-health-resources

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