Stories of Gay Teen Suicide

Suicide is a tough topic to talk about. That's why many people don't talk about it.

One of the myths about suicide is: if you ask someone about their suicidal intentions, you will only encourage them to kill themselves. Actually, the opposite is true. Asking someone directly about their suicidal intentions will often lower their anxiety level and act as a deterrent to suicidal behavior by encouraging the ventilation of pent-up emotions through a frank discussion of his problems.

There are 3 types of suicide stories on this site:

1. I Live ! These are stories of those who survived a suicide attempt.
2. Left Behind. Stories and letters from parents, relatives, and close friends of those gay teens who committed suicide.
3. A Price Too High. News articles, obituaries and other accounts of gay teenagers who committed suicide.

We are looking for survivors of suicide attempts. You have lived through the attempt and can share a first-hand account of what your thoughts and experiences were/are. Please give us your help. Tell us your story, how you pulled through, and how you accomodated the emotional pain that you felt or may still be feeling.

If you are a parent, sibling, or close friend of a gay teen who either did or did not survive a suicide attempt, we would appreciate your story too. Write to eric@healthyplace.com

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