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She was pretty, she used to climb trees. She made jewelry for her family for Christmas. She was the single mother of a son she loved. She tried her hardest, but just like the rest of us, she made mistakes. And we forgave her for them, just like we forgive you. 


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I'm a Firefighter/First Responder, and I google their names because I couldn't save them.


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I work in the ICU and Google almost all of my patients. I found out one patient adored her granddaughters more than anything, so I made sure that her granddaughters were allowed in before anyone else.




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I baked Christmas cookies with my friend the other day and I'm really scared he's going to think that I sent this in.














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I stood right where this picture was taken on the only hill in Paris this weekend and that's when I decided that I wasn't going to just accept who I've become, but instead work to make myself a better person--the one I always wanted to be, but never quite had the courage to achieve.


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The Basilica of the Sacred Heart has been the destination for my future
pilgrimage ever since my dad played the John Denver song "A Country Girl
in Paris". I know for certain that something amazing is waiting for me up
upon Montmartre, and I hope - more than anything - that what I find there
is self-acceptance. "For even in her sorrow, there's something in her
eyes.."

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I use my wheelchair in my dreams. It took a long time. I think it means I have finally fully accepted myself.. And I am happy.




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My boyfriend makes me use a wheelchair. He says it's the only way he's attracted to me. I wish I could fly away.













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Frank,

I sometimes feel depressed, though thankfully never to the point where I consider suicide. Sometimes I want to call the Suicide Hotline to talk to someone that can help me, but I am worried that I will be occupying someone, and preventing another more desperate caller from getting the help they need. Is there a different number to call that more suits my situation?


-----Email Response-----

Dear Sara,

Frank forwarded your request onto to me. We created 1-800-442-HOPE
(4673) to serve as a warm line for those that were not suicidal but
still wanting to talk with someone who could offer a empathetic ear. The
only caveat is if the crisis line worker gets a crisis call they will
have to end the call with the non crisis caller.

I hope this answers your question and provides the support you are
looking for. If it does not please let me know and I will provide other
referrals for you.

Best always,
Reese Butler
President and Founder
Kristin Brooks Hope Center
National Hopeline Network 1-800-SUICIDE 784-2433
202-536-3200
202-536-3206 fax
1250 24th Street NW
Suite 300
Washington, D.C. 20037
www.hopeline.com
reese@hopeline.com

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