God Saved me From Myself by Tamara South
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God Saved me From Myself by Tamara South

Suicide in the United States is ranked third for young people aged 15 to 19. There is one suicide every 15.2 seconds. I am a suicide survivor. I have decided to tell my testimony to encourage someone who may not be feeling like there is hope in life. I want to let you know that God has you here for a purpose. I pray that you are inspired by my testimony, and that you choose to live and not die!

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I was not Born to die by Yolanda Lugo
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I was not Born to die by Yolanda Lugo

At 14 years old, life is just starting. High School, friends, and no “adult responsibilities.” I was dating a pretty popular kid in school, so I felt like I had made it! But why were thoughts of suicide such a reality? Why was walking into a street when cars were coming an invitation to “freedom?” With my arms raised high, hair flowing, how will this car hitting my body feel? Depression is real; it chased me and haunted me because it was my friend.

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