About 49,500 people took their own lives last year in the U.S., the highest number ever, according to new government data posted Thursday.

  • @nocturne213
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    291 year ago

    My best friend was one of them.

    • LinkOpensChest.wav
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      161 year ago

      I was going to say my nephew too, but that was this year

      It simultaneously feels like years ago and days ago

      • @nocturne213
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        181 year ago

        And this year is ten years since my son took his life.

          • @nocturne213
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            81 year ago

            The short answer is yes I do. The long answer is that it is far more complicated.

              • @nocturne213
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                11 year ago

                Not ignoring this, just have not been able to put it into words (text).

                • @[email protected]
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                  11 year ago

                  oh alright thats fine take your time :). if i dont respond it’s not cause im ignoring you btw im just considerinf giving up all tech for a year for mental health soon

                  • @nocturne213
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                    21 year ago

                    Good luck with that! I have cut way down (totally cut out Facebook and that was a huge help)

    • @itadakimasu
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      21 year ago

      I know how you feel. It gets better.