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Facts

Posted on January 04th, 2012 in Uncategorized

Suicide is a leading cause of death and ranks in the top 3 in many countries. Yet suicide is one of the most preventable causes of death. Find out how you can stop this pandemic from spreading by Getting Involved.

Worldwide Facts
-In South Korea suicide is the leading cause of death among youth
-In Canada suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death among youth
-In USA suicide is the 3rd leading cause of death among youth
According to WHO Suicide Prevention
-Every year nearly one million people die from suicide, a global mortality rate of 6 per 100,000 or one death every 40 seconds.
-In the last 45 years suicide rates have increased 60% worldwide
-Suicide is prevalent in both developed and developing countries
-September 10th is Worldwide Suicide Prevention Day
According to the QPR Institute
-There are two causes to suicide: depression and substance abuse (including drugs and alcohol)
-Depression is the leading cause of suicide Learn the signs of depression
-There are over 20 million attempted suicides per year
-Males have a higher rate of suicide

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Interview with LOLC Founder, Sherrie Gearheart

Posted on January 04th, 2012 in Uncategorized

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Resources to Help you through

Posted on November 01st, 2011 in Uncategorized

Live Out Loud Charity has provided a few links below that can help you and/or a loved one you may know with depression, suicidal thoughts, financial problems, and more.

Read the articles below

Suicidal thoughtshttp://powertochange.com/experience/life/suicide/

Depression

Here you can find an email mentor that is 100% free and confidential http://powertochange.com/discover/talk-to-a-mentor/

Financial troubles http://www.crown.org/default.aspx

Battling Suicide http://powertochange.com/studies/battling-suicide/

Parents dealing with Suicidal Teen http://powertochange.com/experience/family/daughterattemptsuicide/

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Love the Skin You’re In

Posted on September 21st, 2011 in Uncategorized

For Immediate Release: 09/18/2011
Contact: Sherrie Gearheart
(815) 914-8602
Live Out Loud Charity

LIVE OUT LOUD CHARITY TO HOST “LOVE THE SKIN YOU’RE IN” FASHION SHOW

(Addison, Illinois) – 09/18/2011 – Live Out Loud Charity will be hosting on October 2nd, 2011 the 2nd annual “Love the Skin You’re In” fashion show in Medinah Shriners located on 550 North Shriners Drive Addison, IL 60101-1444.
Live Out Loud Charity will have an exciting event showcasing models of all sizes, heights, ages, and ethnicities, held on October 2nd 2011 from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Persons interested in attending “Love the Skin You’re In” should call 815-914-8602 or email info@liveoutloudcharity.org. Tickets will be available for purchase at the door and prices start at $25. All of the proceeds are given to Live Out Loud Charity.
“We are pleased and proud to have the support of local media, state organizations, and audience members who are all contributing to such a worthy cause. Suicide has no race, age, color, or gender. It is alarming to know that children as young as seven take their own lives and that suicide is the 3rd leading cause of death among youth in the United States,” said Sherrie Gearheart, President of Live Out Loud Charity. “It is important for us to take initiative and make a difference in our community and that is exactly what we are doing at this multi-cultural event.” Please visit www.liveoutloudcharity.org to see list of local sponsors and to learn more about the event.

In its second year Live Out Loud Charity has already reached over 60,000 individuals across America and overseas in efforts to help in suicide awareness and prevention.
The event will begin with speakers including Dr. Jojo Sayson (International motivational speaker and scientist for NASA, as well as Sherrie Gearheart the President of Live Out Loud Charity who will be giving an inspirational speech for those that have faced depression or lost someone to suicide. Entertainment will include South Asian Junoon Dance Company and Fahad Zuberi of Fuze. Fashions include Ghazala Boutique, Dress the Occasion, and jewelry by Mira Shan, to name a few.
Love the Skin You’re In will be a breathtaking fashion show event with lots of information, networking, and tools to help the audience be empowered to help in suicide awareness and prevention. It has long been said “If you save the life of one person it is as if you have saved all of humanity.”
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Article: Overbearing, Overwhelmed, Out of Control

Posted on September 07th, 2011 in Uncategorized

Action Magazine Article www.actionmagazine.org

By: Sherrie Gearheart
Director of Live Out Loud Charity
www.liveoutloudcharity.org
info@liveoutloudcharity.org

Overbearing, Overwhelmed, Out of Control. OH NO! Ten years ago everything seemed to be moving at a slower pace. Jobs were fairly steady, food was usually on the table, and college students found it easier to attend school full time. Today, according to CBS News, “About 6.2 million Americans, 45.1 percent of all unemployed workers in this country, have been jobless for more than six months – a higher percentage than during the Great Depression.” The enrollment in government aid programs such as Food stamps has skyrocketed because people can’t afford the high priced foods. Those pursuing their education are finding it near impossible to pay their way and did we mention gas prices? With all of the hardships we face today it is safe to say that the hurdles we are trying to jump nowadays are far greater than that of ten years ago. Suicide is on an all time high and still ranks as the 3rd cause of death among youth in the United States of America. That age range is 15 to 25 years of age. Depression is extremely relevant as it is the leading cause of suicide. What can we do to beat the blues, pave the way for success, and stay focused on the blessings around us? Below Live Out Loud Charity compiled a list of must have practices you should do everyday when stress becomes too much to handle.

If it feels overbearing you should:

-Put things into perspective. Try to see the big picture and not get caught up in the details that can drive us crazy or depress us. Take a look around you, the overbearing feeling is just an emotion that is fleeting. It isn’t the big picture. It only becomes the big picture if you allow it to win. Stay in control by putting things into perspective.
-Take time out for prayer. Focusing your mind on giving thanks is extremely helpful and coincides with the big picture. There is always someone or something out there that will help you, especially God. If you don’t believe in a higher power now is the time to start researching a religion or you can …..
-Meditate. Meditation has been shown to reduce stress. According to ScienceDaily, a team of researchers from China and the University of Oregon found that meditation improves a person’s attention span and response to stress. In turn this helps your level of performance.

What can you do when things seem to be overwhelming? Take time out by doing one or more of the following:-Use color therapy to brighten your mood. YES! It has been proven that colors can help soothe your mind, brighten your mood, energize you and more! A great website to visit is http://www.lightandcolour.net/colour/how.html
-Go for a walk outside. Breathing fresh air will truly clear your mind. Let each step you take release a burden you were feeling.
-Focus on the task at hand. Forget about the disappointments from the past of what could have been and the what if I did this or I should have done that. The past is the past and needs to be left there. Release the fears of the future and live in the present world.

Special Note: My favorite quote which I use in almost all my seminars is, “If you knew beyond a shadow of a doubt that you would not fail, how big would you dream?” This quote is anonymous which makes it all the more special. What this quote is saying is that we tend to let our fears over ride us. What is fear? Fear stands for F: False E: Experiences A: Appearing R: Real. Therefore, we make up stories in our mind everyday about why we can’t do something. We let fear take over. I challenge you to face your fears and make your dream a reality. Remember every down has an up. After this recession is over it can only get better. If it were to greatly improve in one year, will your hard work have paid off? Let go of fear and live fully in the present moment.

What should you do if you feel out of control? It is important to know there is help for you. If you feel like things are out of control then I encourage you to use of the resources provided below. It helps so much to know there is someone to walk alongside us during our troubles.

-       Counseling is so important when facing troubles. You can call 274. Hope Line and they will find you affordable and free counseling services in your area. They will also counsel you on the phone, 100 % free, 24 hours a day, for any reason at all. They are here to help. They are completely confidential.
-       TruthMedia Mentoring is an online mentoring source where you can receive an email mentor that writes you back to keep you on track to success. You can be facing any type of hardship or simply want to grow closer to God. They have a mentor for every type of situation. To sign up go to http://powertochange.com/discover/talk-to-a-mentor/
-Reference Point Therapy is another healing modality that allows an individual to truly let go of traumas. Have you ever felt like you went through something traumatic and you still suffer from it even though it’s been months or years? It could be a bad break up, a broken heart, the loss of a loved one, verbal or physical abuse, etc. Reference Point Therapy has the answer for you. To learn more go to http://liveoutloudcharity.org/reference-point-therapy

Suicide is never the answer. Anger, anxiety, and stress only make things worse. I encourage you to use one or more of the tips provided above and you can guarantee you will see a brighter day.

To hear a Live Out Loud Charity seminar book your tickets to our upcoming annual charity event. Tickets available at www.tiaramag.net/fashion-show/

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Love the Skin You’re In fashion show

Posted on September 03rd, 2011 in Uncategorized

Fashion Show

Are you ready for the fashion show of your lifetime? Tiara Magazine is supporting Live Out Loud Charity in their mission of saving lives. Models and titleholders from nationwide are taking a stance by parading down our runway, to stop the most preventable cause of death, suicide. Love the Skin You’re In, will be an emotional roller coaster for our audience members, and you won’t want to miss this. Incredible Media coverage, top performers, suicide stories, electric fashions, and bold people…. It can’t get better than this.  To learn more about Live Out Loud Charity you may click here.   To purchase tickets click here. All net proceeds will be given to Live Out Loud Charity. To be involved in our charity show as a volunteer please email info@liveoutloudcharity.org

Motivational Speaker & Scientist for NASA
Jojo Sayson
He will speak @4pm for all VIP ticketholders followed by photo-ops

Meet the Director of Live Out Loud Charity & Editor of Tiara Magazine
During the show she will present a QPR & LOLC seminar
Photo-ops will begin @6pm with Miss Sherrie



Meet the Performers

Fuze & ACE
They have opened for artists such as Jay Sean and Mia Martina, their music has played on B96 in Chicago, and on several online radio stations.



Tamara Anderson
Vocalist


Miss Illinois 2011 from the Miss America pageant
Hannah Smith


Meet our Emcee

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Thank you Sponsors

Posted on September 03rd, 2011 in Uncategorized

With only one month until our event now is the time to get YOUR tickets. Seats are selling fast. Click HERE to purchase tickets.  The Event location and Hotel information is conveniently placed for you as well. A very special thanks to our sponsors.  All net proceeds will be given to Live Out Loud Charity. To be involved in our charity show as a volunteer, model, or titleholder, email info@liveoutloudcharity.org
Event Location
Medinah Shriners Banquets

550 North Shriners Drive
Addison, IL 60101-1444
(630) 889-1400 

Hilton Garden Inn
551 North Swift Road, Addison, IL
(630) 691-0500‎ · hiltongardeninn.com
Discounted Rate: $94
Oct 1st & Oct 2nd
Mention group name for discounted rate: Live Out Loud Charity or Tiara Magazine
Room block ends Sept 15th

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS


 





     

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Thank you

Posted on June 15th, 2011 in Uncategorized

Thank you to our major sponsors Tiara Magazine and HealthSource Chiropractic of Wheaton, IL. With only 4 months until our annual fashion show we are still gearing up and on the search for additional male and female models of all sizes, heights, ages, and ethnicities. Please go to tiaramag.net/audition-today to be part of this incredible show, for our incredible cause. Also be sure to go to tiaramag.net/audition-today to purchase your fashion show tickets. Net proceeds will be given to the Live Out Loud Charity.

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LOLC Choir Seeks Singers

Posted on March 13th, 2011 in Uncategorized

Live Out Loud Charity (LOLC) Choir is seeking female and male singers of all ages (15 and up), experience levels, and voice ranges. Live Out Loud Charity is a non profit organization focused on suicide awareness and prevention. LOLC Choir is a musical group that will perform at nursing homes and at LOLC events. Elderly individuals and our youth have the highest rate of suicide of all the age ranges. Suicide is the third leading cause of death among youth in the US. The LOLC Choir aims to give new insight by sharing our God given talents with those that are lonely, specifically those in nursing homes. It also allows our youth a chance to get involved by making a difference in our community. Our first performance is scheduled Oct 2nd, 2011 at our 2nd annual charity fashion show, Love the Skin You’re In. This event is held at Medinah Shriners in Addison, IL. We are gearing up for this event by seeking singers that want to learn, be challenged, and make a difference. This is a volunteer group and is not paid. The reward is helping those that need us most.

Auditions
The auditions are taking place Saturday April 9th at 6pm. To reserve your spot please email: info@liveoutloudcharity.org Location: Health Source 923 E. Roosevelt Rd. Wheaton, IL Contact: Sherrie Gearheart 815.914.8602
-Be prepared to perform 1-2 songs Acapella (without music)
-No sight reading required
-Bring a resume if you have one
- To learn more about the charity please visit www.liveoutloudcharity.org

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2nd Annual Model Auditions

Posted on January 17th, 2011 in Uncategorized

LOLC’s fashion show model audition dates: March 26th, April 2nd, and April 9th. Times: 2pm or 4pm.  Looking for male & female models of all sizes, heights, ages, and ethnicities! Location: Health Source 923 E. Roosevelt Rd. Wheaton, IL Contact: Sherrie Gearheart 815.914.8602 Email: models@tiaramag.net

YOU MUST RESERVE A DATE! Space is limited. Emailing us is best. Bring heels to the audition and please dress up. Your photo will be taken. You only need to attend one of the auditions listed above. If under 18 years of age you must be accompanied by a parent.
*Please note that if you are chosen for this opportunity it offers great exposure and it brings greater awareness to our cause. You will become a Tiara Model and will be featured in Tiara Magazine for walking in our show. This applies to titleholders and models. Also note that this is not a paid assignment but offers great exposure.  Walk with a purpose!
— Pageant titleholders apply in a different manner. Apply by emailing your name, size, height, age, title, phone number, and photos to editor@tiaramag.net Welcoming titleholders from around the United States to walk in our show. You will wear your crown and sash during the show. Must send in the information listed above. — Our major sponsor is Tiara Magazine www.tiaramag.net and Health Source Chiropractic of Wheaten. Thank you to our wonderful sponsors. Titleholders will be responded to by March 1st or March 15th.

THE SHOW DATE IS OCT 2nd. For more information check out our events page.

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  • True Stories and Testimonials

    All of these stories are 100% confidential. Therefore we do not use the individuals name and some names in the story may be changed for privacy reasons. If you have a story to send us please email info@liveoutloudcharity.org. Depending on the nature of the email we may reach out to you offering tools that will help you cope with the grieving process and/or the prevention of suicide.


    Story 1
    I heard you speak at an event and I was truly inspired by your organization and the work you do to help save lives. From the information I learned I was able to help my brother who is 14 years old cope with depression that he was experiencing in high school. QPR all the way! thank you Sherrie. - 28 year old male

    Story 2
    Thank you for giving survivors a chance to tell their stories and maybe help others out there who are at a complete loss as to how to help a loved one contemplating suicide. My story is truly much longer than what I've written, but hopefully, someone can learn from it. If you want to use my name, that's fine. I'm not ashamed. I've come through this the best that I could and still struggle with it every day. God bless, anonymous

    I never really thought my husband would ever complete suicide. He had talked about killing himself, or just dying, off and on for several years, but when it actually happened, I was totally numb. It was as though it were happening to someone else. It took several days for it to set in. The fact that the suicide had made myself and my children the objects of hatred and criticism from my husband's side of the family was more consuming at first than his actual death. Taking care of probate and the ongoing madness with his family kept me from dealing with the loss for almost two years. I suppose I was like a robot for months. When I wasn't numb, the grief was overwhelming. I blamed myself, I blamed his family and I blamed him, but not necessarily at the same time. I went back and looked at his police file twice. I suppose seeing the photos of the suicide were better than not seeing his face at all and I searched through our old home and the file for answers to questions I couldn't find in his suicide note. Finally on the second anniversary of his death, I ended up in a treatment facility for depression. I had been harboring all the emotions for so long when they finally came to the surface, I couldn't deal with that much pain at one time. I decided then to burn his suicide note and never seek to replace the copy. I also decided to reach out to those in my community who lost loved ones to suicide. No one can ever imagine the pain, the guilt and blame we as survivors place on ourselves unless someone else have experienced it. To this day (it's been seven years), I still think of him, remember finding him dead and feel some anger due to my husband taking his own life. My children lost their home, their family and some friends due to this tragedy. I do have days when the pain seems as though it were recent and then there are days it seems as a bad dream.The American Psychiatric Association compares surviving a suicide the same as those who have survived a concentration camp experience. The emotional and physical damage is tremendous. There is one thing everyone should understand.....NO ONE places a gun in someone elses hand and says, "Kill yourself". It's a process of days, weeks and even years of depression that drives a person to suicide. It's not always death that a person seeks, it's the freedom from the hopeless and pain they are seeking to escape. In their mind, they can't find a solution. Death, is a way they are dealing with their pain and ending it. The possibility of seeing their life as normal and happy doesn't translate to them. Often, victims "fall through the cracks", as did my husband. Becoming involved and proactive with suicide prevention and awareness is the only way to help educate our society and help prevent more deaths. - Female from South Carolina- Kelley Rainey (she gave us permission to use her name)

    Story 3
    A young girl sent in this testimony because she knew the young man that took his own life. You can read the news article by clicking here.

    Story 4
    This 13 year old girl contacted us because she was being bullied. After we mentored her this is what she sent us: Thank you so much. you made me feel so much better. Im honestly grateful that you took the time to talked to me. Thank you so much now i know i can do any thing.

    Story 5
    January 20,2007 was one of the most shocking and devastating days for my family! We awoke to the phone call that we wished we would have never received! My father had committed suicide. At first we were in shock then the overwhelming feelings of sadness and disbelief flooded our minds! And then came a horrible tailspin of overwhelming grief and sadness that took me a year to moderately get over, although I will never forget or be completely healed or at peace, for I will always grieve over the loss of my Daddy. I loved him so much and miss him more than most cannot imagine and will always long for him as long as my existence on this earth continues. It was very hard to believe that someone who appeared to be so happy would go to such extremes to leave this world (and his family)! It seemed as if all was well in his life, there had recently been the birth of a second grandchild, his business was flourishing. We were unable to figure out as to why he would take his own life? Eventually we realized he was very unhappy, and had other issues that were apparently to much for him to handle within his own mind. I just wish we could have seen or understood what was going on with him. I truly do wish the hands of time could be turned back so that we could have the opportunity to help him with issues that were silently spoken within his own mind! One thing that I have learned from this is love hard while your loved ones are near for tomorrow is never a guarantee but just a hope within to be blessed with wonderful gift of being able to see there face , to wrap your arms around them, and to be able to pick up your telephone and hear there sweet melodious voice( that is all I have wished for since his departure from our lives and this earth).so be sure to love hard love much and remember to always make sure the people in your lives know they are loved and wanted(or needed should I say). And that is how suicide has effected my life! - Female

    Story 6
    We received this statement from a young woman and we responded with advice and ways to cope with the grieving process: You really have grown up to do amazing things sherrie! So proud of you! I love your charity...my cousin committed suicide 4 years ago in march. - Female from Illinois

    Story 7
    There are so many times where I've thought that I didn't belong and I wasn't worth anything. My boyfriend and my friends have showed I am worth something! Sherrie I cannot thank you enough for this cause. So many people don't know how special they really are!

    Story 8
    We received this statement from a young woman and we responded with advice and ways to cope with the grieving process. This is what she first sent us: I had a cousin who ended his life.. I personally don't know why but he is loved by so many and missed also.. love you Kenny wish there was more I could have done..

    Story 9
    I am so thankful for people like you Sherrie. Starting the Live Out Loud Charity is a blessing to all of us out there. My son was dealing with depression and often talked about suicide but in a passive way. After hearing your inspiring speech I now knew what to do in order to help my son. I also learned that it is ok to feel scared but there are people to help me so I am really not alone in this battle. I can not thank you enough. The Live Out Loud Charity is a much needed organization. My daughter looks up to you and hopes to help others just like you do. Thank you for all that you do. My son is doing so much better now.

    Story 10
    We received this statement from a woman and we responded with advice and ways to cope with the grieving process. This is what was first sent us: Had a Really good friend end his life just days after he stopped by my house one night to talk to me about adjusting to life after he broke up with his longtime girlfriend. I replay the conversation from time to time and wonder what i could have said to help more.

    Story 11
    I have to write to the Live Out Loud Charity and say thank you. After hearing your speech I was completely moved. I couldn't help but personally give you a hug. The work you are doing to help others is tremendously appreciated. I had tears in my eyes and I felt that you connected with all of us in the audience. Thank you for sharing your personal story. It showed us that suicide can't be swept under the rug and we can break the stigma to stop this from happening. Continue to reach out because it touched us and I know it will touch countless others.

    Story 12
    I had two friends in high school that killed themselves. I've always told my children that suicide is very selfish, which it is. But I have wondered for twenty-five years if I could have been a better friend. Sites like this educate people about the 'warning signs'; something we didn't have back then. Thank you Sherrie, for helping others to understand, and saving lives!

    Story 13
    I have known people in the past who took their own lives and I think it's bad that they were that depressed and I never knew. Thank you for sharing your story and shedding light on this problem. I know that everyone has heard that suicide is just a permanent fix to a temporary problem and that if people would just talk about it more often maybe it wouldn't happen so much thank you again for doing this.

    Story 14
    Sherrie you are doing great things... He thought his life had no meaning, but even in his tragic death his story is reaching beyond the grave through you, to help those suffering, make it through to see another day....he would be so proud of you, and I am too!

    Story 15
    It's important to let people know that someone really cares when they think there isn't a soul that doesnt. I want to do whatever I can to support this cause so I can help people that life is worth it. Congratulations and thanks for all the support for the live out loud cause! -LOLC model, IL

    Story 16
    One night... a couple days ago I logged onto my facebook at about 5am. I hadn't slept that night because I stayed up all night organizing my bedroom. I had been slacking on my facebook messages because I was so busy so I thought I would log in to see what was happening. At that time I had a ton of friend requests and checked out one in particular. His friend in common with me was a Bollywood actress so I added him. Instantaneously he logged onto facebook and sent me a chat message. I replied. From there he proceeded to tell me he was depressed. I assumed he was reaching out to me because of the non profit organization I run called Live Out Loud Charity which aids in the prevention of suicide. I started to mentor him. I learned that he currently resides in India, had a business that failed which was making saari's and suits, and was extremely depressed. I shared my knowledge of God, used my QPR training, and helped him through this tough time. By the end of the conversation this is what he wrote me: "I want you to know that before I was talking to you, I was looking for easy ways to commit suicide on google. My computer was running slow so I logged onto facebook to pass time. I saw you were on so I told you I was depressed. I dont know why I did. By the grace of God you helped me. It is because of you that I have hope now. Thank you." I was shocked... even having lost a childhood friend to suicide and having faced many hardships myself, I was still shocked that people hurt this much... they hurt so much they want to end their lives. I was so grateful to God that I stayed up all night to happen to login to fb and be able to reach out to this person. This person, full of so much potential. He makes some of the most beautiful saari's in the world. The photos on his facebook of his creations were outstanding. His major concern was his failed business and if he should start back up again. He said he lost all hope. I explained to him that the greatest individuals that ever lived such as our inventors and leaders had failed countless times. They were spit on, discriminated against, put down, and looked down upon. But they kept going. Through perseverance and faith they made it. Once they had success everyone respected them again. He too can succeed, just like you, and just like me. Your business is only ONE aspect of your life, at the end of the day you are still a mother or father, brother or sister, possibly a caretaker, a friend, a believer, and so much more. I told him it will take hard work but to learn from the reasons that made his business fail the first time. After this mentoring he sent me those beautiful words. It is so scary to know that people come that close to taking their own lives, but this is reality. This is why I do what I do. Suicide and depression exist but if we take our moment to help someone we could each save a life. I had no idea how severe the situation with this individual was at the start of the facebook chat conversation and I am so grateful to God that I gave him my time. I thank God so much for allowing me to share my knowledge and for using me as an instrument for his word and love. Please take time out of your day to acknowledge someone in need... you never know how much they truly need you. Especially men, they have a harder time expressing their deeper emotions for fear of rejection and seeming unmanly. Please reach out and love each other. I thank this man for reaching out to me, I now have a friend in India. He says one day he will send me a fully stitched beautiful saari. Last but certainly not least I thank God.

    Story 17
    best friends daughter shot herself in the head. my friend had a heartattack afteq it. It hurt me to see her go through this. RIP Christy. Isaiah 40:31

    Story 18
    This is an article just published a while ago with an example of a suicide attempt by a person right here in my town. Over the past year over 8 suicide attempts have been made on this same bridge right in my own neighborhood. Please read. ARTICLE: PERTH AMBOY — Perth Amboy police pulled a man from the Raritan River minutes after he jumped off the Victory Bridge in an apparent suicide attempt at the height of the snowstorm, authorities said today. At 2:13 a.m., an off-duty Middlesex County sheriff's officer reported finding a car stopped on the middle of the bridge, with the engine still running, Lt. David O'Donnell said. Officers found footprints in the snow leading from the car to the edge of the span, and when they looked over the side, they heard the man calling for help, O'Donnell said. The 32-year-old man from Old Bridge drifted east of the bridge, and came close enough to the shoreline for officers to reach him and pull him out near Riverview Drive, the lieutenant said. He was taken to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, where he was admitted for treatment.

    Story 19
    I survived my husband's killing of my 14 y/o stepdaughter and then turning the gun on himself completing suicide in 1991. Our 3 y/o son at the time and myself were to be included in his plan but we were taken out of the situation by a mutual co-worker for safety. Now, 20 years later I am a fully trained community education for QPR Question Persuade and Refer prevention program and also a co-facilitator of a Survivors of Suicide support group (1 of two in the entire state). I am a passionate advocate for suicide prevention and education and presently completing the Doctoral Program in Psychology that I may continue to educate the public overall and every community that SUICIDE is PREVENTABLE. Dispelling the myth that if we talk about it we perpetuate it - BREAKING the silence is the FIRST line of defense for friends, family and all others- from this traumatic ordeal! Learn the signs, signals, and resources in your community so that you are able to confidently respond should you be called upon by a person in crisis. God Bless you Tiara Magazine for supporting such a worthy cause!

    Story 20
    I know what's like to feel low self esteem myself because I use to be tormented as a child not only by my peers in school but some of my family members as well. They use to tease me so bad and it would really hurt me and make me feel low of myself where I wanted to either change my looks I thought of plastic surgery and then I thought of suicide too after I got into a unhealthy relationship at the age 14 with a guy that not only tried to abuse me physically but he really abused me mentally. through out my years in high school I learned to find myself more spiritually and learn from god my mistakes and others mistakes also I had my mom who has been a strong positive force in my life also my grandmother another strong women that has been keeping me positive and faithful in not only god but myself and remove negativity out my life. I have been truly blessed and thankful for that and that's how I was able to appreciate myself no matter what others thought of me and I would like to encourage and inspire others to believe and appreciate god and their selves no matter how others feel or think just be blessed for the people that do love you and wants to help you and believe and feel god most of all wants to love and help you as well. I want to be there also for my little sister nieces,nephew all the people I adopted in my family and everyone around the world. although there are times when my mom grandma and even me gets discouraged at times I want to be strong for them as well as they as strong for me I pray everyone be strong and faithful for each other and help each other. -female & Tiara Model, age 29 chicago IL.
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