Share your messages of hope and courage as we raise awareness for suicide prevention, today and every day. by Sheppard Pratt

sheppardpratthealthsystem — 2025-08-27 13:50:44 UTC

Every life is worth living

2025-09-09 19:59:18 UTC

There's always something 'good' to look forward to - there's so much on the horizon for you!

You are worth it!

2025-09-09 23:20:53 UTC

The world exists because of all the unique and wonderful lives that fill it.

The Best Is Yet To Come

danielbynion — 2025-09-10 11:00:55 UTC

Your life is important. You matter greatly to others, and you are loved by God. Never give up. You are not alone.

Every Life Matters

2025-09-10 15:37:31 UTC

"My life matters. I am worthy of love, healing, and hope. Even on the hardest days, I choose to stay, because brighter moments still lie ahead".

2025-09-11 16:35:35 UTC

Change is the only thing we can count on. The universe flows, constantly. This simple fact demonstrates that at some point pain must recede and joy will once again arrive. It is the nature of things. There is beauty everywhere, even hidden within moments of darkness. And we are never alone, even if we feel that way and have too much fear to speak our truth, know that your story matters. And when we speak- even though we're scared, that is when we find connection. Our wounds and scars and stories connect us and help to build each other up. Through our pain and our fears we discover connection and community. Know that there is an ocean of love and all we must do is recognize that our past does not define us. We are not the things we have done, nor are we the things that were done to us. We are made to be together and build each other up and cheer each other on. I love you and I know you are going to do amazing things. I can't wait!

AnonymousMom1114 — 2025-09-12 15:12:00 UTC

💙 In Loving Memory of My Son

Today—and every day—I speak his name with love, courage, and purpose.

I lost my son to suicide. The pain of that loss is immeasurable, but so is the love that remains. In his memory, I raise my voice to say: You are not alone. You are worthy. You are loved.

If you are struggling, please know that there is help. There is hope. There are people who care deeply and want you to stay.

Let this be a reminder: Your life matters. Your story matters. You matter.

For anyone feeling lost in the dark, I offer this light. For anyone grieving, I stand beside you. And for my son—I carry your heart in mine, always.

Suicide prevention starts with a conversation.

2025-09-20 16:41:04 UTC

When we speak up, we break the silence, reduce stigma, and remind people they are not alone.

Your words could save a life - including your own.

"The bend in the road is not the end of the road unless you refuse to take the turn." -Unknown

Kindness is never wasted.

2025-09-24 14:00:32 UTC

Kindness is never wasted. A smile, greeting, or a small gesture may not seem like much, but to someone struggling, it can be the sign of hope they need to keep going.

Choose kindness, every day. You never know when it may save a life.

Choosing Kindness

2025-09-25 13:09:40 UTC

You never know what someone is carrying. That’s why choosing kindness — consistently, even imperfectly — is so important. It might feel like nothing to you, but to someone else, it could be the reason they stay.

2025-09-25 17:08:56 UTC

I've been there. Feeling like there is no hope, like I don't deserve anything good and I'm not worthy. I am so fortunate to have had a wonderful therapist to talk to and share my story without judgement. I've learned so many struggle with this darkness, but the stigma is still there.

You can heal. You can dive deep to the roots to look trauma and adversity in the eye and say, "nope... not anymore. I have worth and value".

You have worth. You have value. Your story matters. It's scary to try to heal because you have to face the things you buried so deep. But you can be brave. You are not alone.

Stay <3

2025-09-25 17:53:30 UTC

I recently came across this quote: "There's a tree in your neighborhood that is older than your worries. There's a star above your head that hasn't missed a single night. You're surrounded by things that help remind us to stay." <3 in memory of my little brother

You are not alone.

Your story matters.

You Never Know

2025-09-28 02:16:16 UTC

I speak out about suicide prevention because you never know how people feel or what they are going through. I want everyone to know that you are enough. You are good enough; you are worthy of great things and every day that we are given is chance to be all that we can or become who we want!

Education

2025-10-03 14:04:12 UTC

I openly discuss suicide not only in an attempt to get people to open up about their feelings but also to educate families and supports on signs to look for and to take some time out of every day to check in. Let them know that sometimes, just giving someone your time can be the difference between life and death.