For anyone who has ever contemplated suicide

Ok. I did an "It Gets Better" speech in my University and a suicide prevention speech just before it. So i thought I'd share some words with you while I'm on a roll. Bullying, torment and abuse of any kind should not dictate how you live your life and it sure as fuck shouldn't let anybody have a factor in ending it. You are loved and you are wanted whether you know it or not. Don't let someone's ignorance and hatred destroy you because believe me, the same people who talk about you wont even matter in the long run. Pure irrelevance. I remember when I tried to kill myself. I was bullied cause i was bi-sexual and i was on the baseball team so half the people in school knew me already. And i had a history of depression so i guess its safe to say that it was a contributing factor lol. That crap was going on for years til i finally snapped. I was just about to down an entire bottle of pills when my friend called me and said, "I just wanted to tell you that i love you. Dont ask why. No reason, I just felt like saying it." I broke down crying and she helped me get through one of the toughest times of my life. It may not seem like it but i guarantee on all that is holy that it WILL get better. And if it's worth anything, I love you. I really do. I dont care what your sexual preference is, religion, race or anything like that. I really dont. In dark times, love feels like an unattainable foreign thought. Sometimes you just need somebody to care, to listen, to understand. I do. And I'll say it as many times as you need to hear, from when the tears wont stop to the shaky breath you take to calm yourself. Breathe, smile and breathe again. Shake it off baby. It will get better. Life will get better. I love you. And in the words of Woody (Mr.Toy Story himself), "You'll be fine, partner." :)

Been there myself some years back. Strong and wise words, friend. Very true as well.

Depression is a deep dark hole that's tough to get out of, and no pill is going to make things better, so anyone thinking about it should not waste the money on it, I learned this the hard way.

Pills mask the pain. Sure, it makes things look and seem pretty, But it's effects are temporary. its Like putting make up on deardrops. Sure, he looks pretty, But it's only because of the 45* angle photo shot :p