We need a Mental Health Moonshot. NIH funding is inequitable compared to physical conditions. War on Cancer began in '71.

[Walts_Waltz]

My beautiful died by suicide after becoming exhausted with treatment/medications resistant anxiety. He wanted to live. We miss him and so does everyone who knew him. He was a gentle, loving man - Mensa. We taught together for 10 years. All he did is give. It's time for a Mental Health Moonshot. Every 40 seconds a human being dies by suicide. I ask, Where is the outcry? I in 5 have a mental health condition right now.

Where are the voices of those who have loved ones suffering right now, of those whose loved one died by suicide? If you are suffering we are working hard for change. Join our dance.

[Shnookie]

My condolences on the loss of your loved one. As one whose grandfather attempted to take his life and having a close friend who committed suicide I know what pain it inflicted upon my soul I agree a moonshot is what is needed. I have recommended to many who have cried out for help on HU to reach out to Suicide Prevention

Hotline - 800-273-8255. I’m here 4 U

As we say in Hebrew We must be

Chazak v Amatz -

Strong and resolute. I’m here 4 U

Hugs 🤗 Shnookie ❤️💪

[fauxartist]

I'm so very sorry for your loss of such a lovely person. I can’t imagine your own grief.

I was with two very dear friends and my sister who had to fight the good fight with cancer, and two were end stage with disease. And every day was a gift with them, but I also had to keep in mind their wishes and their quality of life. The amount of suffering and pain was unbelievable for my one friend, Jan. So I had asked her why she just didn’t let go, she said it was because her husband didn’t want her to go. I can’t help but feel that he was being selfish.

I talked to him as he was my friend too, and asked him to give her permission, as that is what she wanted before she would stop suffering and let go. The day before she passed away I was with her, it was incredibly sad. I brought her favorite music, some gospel hymns she loved, and played them to try and take her mind off of her being stuck in a body that was shut down. She smiled, and was still for a moment… the next day she passed away.

As much as suicide is a taboo subject, and as much as this is debated… most people left behind often wonder what they could have, should have, or would have done differently. But there’s nothing you could have really done. As much as I understand that having thoughts of suicide often are because we feel hopeless and need our pain to stop, it’s a permanent fix for a temporary situation, in those cases I would only hope those with their life ahead of them get help. But for those like my friend Jan, if she had taken that control over her suffering which wasn’t going to change, I don’t think I could fault her.

[gleason9guy]

I'm so sorry to hear of this. My father died by suicide. And I am currently going through a reoccurrence of cancer of which my chosen path is to let things take their course. If I can be of any assistance to you, please don't hesitate to message me.

[Bettikins]

My sincere condolences for your loss. This must be a very difficult time for you, but, know that we are here to support you. Although each loss is different I lost my Dad who hasd just turned 100 at the end of March. Although I am in my late 60's I feel orphaned. Had many wonderful years and great memories with him.

🙏🙏🙏