Hell, my targeted audience for this book might not even reach the people I'm trying to get.

But it's worth a shot, right?

Okay. So I've seen a lot of people on here post something about attempting, saying goodbye, and more

This may be my own opinion, but it's my turn to be selfish for a sec.

Venting and getting out stress online is one thing, but saying you're gonna off it and making an announcement to strangers?

Yes, I get friends and loved ones, but there is a specific line.

One that if you cross it just goes too far.

Yes, I can't act like I've never done this before. I've been on both sides.

I've been on the side of saying I'm gonna kms and telling everyone.

I've been on the side of being absolutely scared shitless over someone I may or may not know dying without me doing anything to stop it.

Here, let me phrase what I'm trying to say,

Blatantly saying your gonna kys (especially making a date) and making an announcement on it... is just... how do I put this... not the best idea?

Let me explain why.

Yes, people struggle. Yes, people need help from others. Yes, people need love and support.

But there is a certain way you have to go about getting help.

Sure, I understand. When you're struggling to the point of suicidal ideation, it's hard to think about anything else.

And I don't blame the people who are doing this.

Anyways, especially when it's online, there is absolutely nothing you can do physically for that person.

It's a hard to take in, but it's true.

But there is only so much you can do for that person.

Especially when it comes to suicide.

And if you're having severe suicidal thoughts, online people are just not gonna cut it, I'm sorry.

And this goes for everyone.

Like I said, you can't control that person.

You can't stop them.

Sure, you can show support, kindness, and love for them, but nothing you can do can stop them in the long run.

And the main thing I wanted to bring up is this phrase I hear a lot,

"If you kys I'll kms" (or something along those lines)

Look. I get being worried, scared, and terrified beyond words for someone.

But saying that is not okay. No matter what.

You may think, "this will stop the person from attempting if I threaten my own life"

It's the opposite actually.

It makes you and the people around you feel so much worse.

This may be putting it harshly, but it's just kinda toxic.

You may not realize that, and you may be mad at me, but it's true.

It's okay if you didn't mean it.

Like I said, I've done it many times when I was younger.

But I've learned that it doesn't help anyone, it just makes things so much worse.

So please, try to avoid saying it

Ik I can't control/change your mind, but I can at least explain, right?

   Also, I'll say one last thing,

   If you are having suicidal thoughts, urges,

   PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE tell someone irl.

   It can be an hotline (I find the Trevor project hotline works the best for non crisis suicidal ideation), a therapist, family member, even a teacher. (It's best if it's an adult)

   Ik it sucks absolute ass, putting blind trust on someone.

   But I find that help irl is the best type of help you can get.

   You just have to take that chance, even if it might be easier said than done.

I had more stuff to say on this topic, but it's 3am and I forgot it all lmao

   Soooo let me know if you have any questions?

   I'm sorry if I made anyone upset.

   This may just be my opinion, but I stand by this as a truth, at least in my mind.

   Remember, it's okay to vent and express suicidal ideation online AS LONG as it's not a crisis.

   If it even feels like a crisis, then tell someone irl immediately.

   Asking for help irl was the best thing I could've done, even if it felt uncomfortable at the time.

   Remember, you are loved. I'll make a whole book tomorrow on how shit does get better if you want me to, cause I will.

   It DOES get better. I've experienced it myself, even when multiple people called me a "lost cause"

   Please, hold on. You matter and even if you might not think it, someone/some people do care for you.

   I'm free to vent, but remember to always ask and if it's an emergency, to tell someone irl.

   I think I got my point across? Let me know if you want that book about it getting better

   Bye bye <33