Resharing My Book for Suicide Prevention Month
September is Suicide Prevention Month, a time to bring awareness, break the silence, and extend hope to those who are hurting. This cause is deeply personal to me, which is why I want to take this opportunity to reshare my book with you.
When I first wrote it, my heart was to speak into the pain that so many silently carry—the feelings of loneliness, struggle, and searching for meaning. My prayer is that these words would serve as both a mirror and a light: a mirror that acknowledges real struggles, and a light that points toward healing, faith, and hope.
Suicide prevention is not just about statistics or awareness campaigns—it’s about people. People we know, people we love, and maybe even ourselves. If you are walking through dark moments, I want you to know: you are not alone. Your life has purpose, and your story is still unfolding.
This month, I’m resharing my book not only as a resource, but also as a reminder: that in the hardest valleys, there is still hope, and that God’s love reaches into the deepest places of our pain.
If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out. Talk to a friend, a counselor, or call the suicide prevention hotline (988 in the U.S.). One conversation can truly save a life.
I invite you to read, share, and most importantly—hold onto hope.
✨ Here’s the link to my book: [insert link]
Together, let’s spread awareness, compassion, and light this September. 💛
statistics about suicide:
Suicide Statistics in the United States
Suicide is a major public health crisis in America. Here are some sobering facts:
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Overall: In 2022, over 49,000 people died by suicide in the U.S.—the highest number ever recorded. That’s about 1 death every 11 minutes.
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Attempts: More than 12 million adults reported serious thoughts of suicide in the past year, and about 1.6 million attempts were documented.
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Gender:
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Men die by suicide nearly 4 times more often than women.
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Women, however, are more likely to attempt suicide than men.
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Race/Ethnicity:
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White Americans account for the largest number of suicide deaths overall.
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Native American/Alaska Native communities have the highest suicide rate per capita, especially among youth and young adults.
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Suicide rates among Black Americans and Hispanic/Latino populations have been rising in recent years, showing concerning trends.
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Age: Suicide is the second leading cause of death for people ages 10–34 in the U.S.
Behind each number is a life, a story, and loved ones left behind. These statistics remind us that awareness, prevention, and compassionate support are urgent and necessary.
What Goes Unreported
While official numbers give us a snapshot, they don’t tell the whole story. Suicide is often underreported for several reasons:
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Stigma and Shame: Families and communities sometimes report a suicide as an “accident” or “undetermined cause” because of cultural, religious, or personal stigma.
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Medical Coding: Coroners or medical examiners may rule deaths as accidental overdoses, car crashes, or other causes, even if suicide was likely.
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Cultural Barriers: In some communities, mental health struggles aren’t openly discussed, making both attempts and deaths less likely to be documented accurately.
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Non-Fatal Attempts: For every death, there are many more attempts that never make it into official statistics, especially if someone doesn’t seek medical care.
Experts believe the true number of suicide deaths and attempts is significantly higher than reported. This makes prevention efforts even more urgent—because behind every statistic are countless untold stories.
