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Felt Like That Was My Way OutSuicideFelt Like That Was My Way Out<div class="ExternalClass21D560875BB9482FA5030248689DC019"><p style="font-family:georgia;font-size:16px;">​<span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-attachment:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;">My parents made me break up with my boyfriend so I attempted suicide because I thought that life wouldn't get better. I guess I felt like that was my way out. </span><span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-attachment:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;">​​</span></p> <span style="font-size:16px;"> </span> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:7.5pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-attachment:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;"><span style="font-family:calibri, sans-serif;"></span></p></div><div class="ExternalClass7E7E32A48C6B4BA69077DB520CDFEBC5"><div><div class="ExternalClass21D560875BB9482FA5030248689DC019"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:7.5pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-attachment:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-family:tahoma;font-size:16px;color:rgb(63, 63, 63);"><span>We are concerned about you and want to make sure that you are getting the help that you deserve.   Thinking or feeling like suicide is the answer or your way out of a tough situation means that it is time for you to really open up with someone just like you are with us.  </span></p> <span style="color:rgb(63, 63, 63);"> </span><span style="font-size:16px;color:rgb(63, 63, 63);"> </span><span style="font-family:tahoma;font-size:16px;color:rgb(63, 63, 63);"> </span><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:7.5pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-attachment:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-family:tahoma;font-size:16px;color:rgb(63, 63, 63);"><span>Having to end a relationship is upsetting.  </span><span>Suicide is NOT the answer.  Breakups are always hard.  We understand.  We also know that, with help, you will get through this tough time.</span></p> <span style="color:rgb(63, 63, 63);"> </span><span style="font-size:16px;color:rgb(63, 63, 63);"> </span><span style="font-family:tahoma;font-size:16px;color:rgb(63, 63, 63);"> </span><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:7.5pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-attachment:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-family:tahoma;font-size:16px;color:rgb(63, 63, 63);"><span>The next step for you is to talk in person to an adult that can help.  If you have a counselor or favorite teacher, ask to meet with him or her in private right away.  Don’t be afraid to say that you are feeling like ending your life so that they get how serious this is for you. </span></p> <span style="color:rgb(63, 63, 63);"> </span><span style="font-size:16px;color:rgb(63, 63, 63);"> </span><span style="font-family:tahoma;font-size:16px;color:rgb(63, 63, 63);"> </span><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:7.5pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-attachment:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-family:tahoma;font-size:16px;color:rgb(63, 63, 63);"><span>Even though it may feel super scary right now, you are doing the right thing.</span></p> <span style="color:rgb(63, 63, 63);"> </span><span style="font-size:16px;color:rgb(63, 63, 63);"> </span><span style="font-family:tahoma;font-size:16px;color:rgb(63, 63, 63);"> </span><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:7.5pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-attachment:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-family:tahoma;font-size:16px;color:rgb(63, 63, 63);"><span>Please write back to let us know how your conversation with an adult turned out. </span></p> <span style="color:rgb(63, 63, 63);"> </span><span style="font-size:16px;color:rgb(63, 63, 63);"> </span><span style="font-family:tahoma;font-size:16px;color:rgb(63, 63, 63);"> </span><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:7.5pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-attachment:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-family:tahoma;font-size:16px;color:rgb(63, 63, 63);"><span>Sincerely, </span></p> <span style="color:rgb(63, 63, 63);"> </span><span style="font-size:16px;color:rgb(63, 63, 63);"> </span><span style="font-family:tahoma;font-size:16px;color:rgb(63, 63, 63);"> </span><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:7.5pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-attachment:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-family:tahoma;font-size:16px;color:rgb(63, 63, 63);"><span>Linda, Crisis Counselor​</span></p> <span style="color:rgb(63, 63, 63);"> </span><span style="font-size:16px;color:rgb(63, 63, 63);"> </span> <span style="font-size:16px;"> </span> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:7.5pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-attachment:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;"><span style="font-family:calibri, 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