How YOU Can Save A Life

thanks for posting this shawn :)
i myself fall into depression...but it never really gets that bad..
gonna go listen to your second song..ive heard the first before :(

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Okay... You have my full attention. I'm sure by now you've read the PM I sent you. Believe me... I know where you're coming from and most importantly... I know where you want to go with this. I agree with you 100%. If you know someone in this type of situation, don't let it go... don't turn your back on them... don't ignore them... Even if you say something as simple as, "If you want to talk... I'm here for you...on your terms." Doing something is better than not doing anything at all. And because I know what you're going through my friend, I will make it my job to help spread this thread. SS-Land is a commuinity of friends. Having read some of the other s&%t that's been posted, they seem to fade into nothingness compared to something like this. Russ

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"Now, take a second and think of your friends and family members. Think about how they are acting. Is it their usual self or do they seem different, seem sad, seem depressed, seem distant, seem "out of touch"? Did they go from outgoing to sheltered? Some real simple things to think about that just take a second."

That was me a few years ago. And it seemed nobody noticed. I know that pain. Out of the blue my angel reached out to me and helped me find the help I needed before it was too late. Someone I knew only casually. I owe everything to her!
You don't have to be a close friend or family member to reach out to someone. Please if you suspect someone is in trouble don't ignore it. You could be the angel that saves someone's life!

Thanks SO much for this post, Shawn. Such an important message to get out there!

I'm so sorry for your loss. Thank you for your songs

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I absolutely encourage this cause as my family has lost a young friend to suicide this year. It is a very serious matter with our youth as well!

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My sincere sympathy to your family!

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I promise to tell at least one person about the issues of suicide. I will do my part by continuing to keep my eyes and ears open to my friends and family's well-being. I will take action. And If I ever have these same feelings, I will share my feelings with someone and make sure they understand me.

Lori
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This is so wonderful Shawn.....I think it is GREAT that you are doing this....When I worked as a Teacher Assistant, three students in our school committed suicide (I knew each of them)......The "what ifs" can destroy a person...I went through my own bouts of depression and hopefully I have learned a thing or two along the way....I even did a suicide intervention course...This helped me tremendously to try and see the signs. What seems like a very insignificant thing to us can mean life or death to another...It really is as simple as saying " I am here if you need to talk". So thank you for starting this thread and I will do my best to spread the word to others...Once again you have my condolences...it's hard to lose a friend no matter what the circumstances....Stay strong!!!

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I promise to tell at least one person about the issues of suicide. I will do my part by continuing to keep my eyes and ears open to my friends and family's well-being. I will take action. And If I ever have these same feelings, I will share my feelings with someone and make sure they understand me.

Tellisa

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I promise to tell at least one person about the issues of suicide. I will do my part by continuing to keep my eyes and ears open to my friends and family's well-being. I will take action. And If I ever have these same feelings, I will share my feelings with someone and make sure they understand me.

Fiona

I'm so sorry you have had to deal with this Shawn and I admire the fact that you chose to fight for the greater good. I wish you and yours many blessings.

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Amen for the message.. I lost a colleague ten years ago (he was only 23) and it shatters the heart to realize that maybe something might have helped if we were more observant.. Thank you so much for sharing this.

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I promise to tell at least one person about the issues of suicide. I will do my part by continuing to keep my eyes and ears open to my friends and family's well-being. I will take action. And If I ever have these same feelings, I will share my feelings with someone and make sure they understand me.

Novella

A friend of mine took his own life last year and it was a shock to pretty much everyone. He had just gotten a promotion at work and was in discussions of purchasing a home. I think it is important to tell everyone you love just how much they mean to you and how imporant they are in your life... and often. We need to prevent those we care about feeling this way... Great Message.

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I promise to tell at least one person about the issues of suicide. I will do my part by continuing to keep my eyes and ears open to my friends and family's well-being. I will take action. And If I ever have these same feelings, I will share my feelings with someone and make sure they understand me.

Autumn

I was hesistant to post this song but you know what it can't hurt, this is not shameless self promotion at all. This is wanting to share the realness of this problem. After all, this is what the thread is about right?

YOU DO NOT HAVE TO COMMENT

http://www.singsnap.com/index.cfm?wheels=/watchAndListen/play/273074

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awwwwwwwwwwwwww Autumn that was beautiful and ya made me cry booger lol ........Prayers to all of you that have lost someone.

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Hey Good morning Bootsnbra, huggss Girl!

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Morning and hugs back at ya Autumn :0)

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hey Megabyte, thank you! I hope you don't mind? I turned back on the comments because alot of people showed alot of love when this happened. It was my daughter's best friend and it tore us up. People at singsnap showing us love meant alot and I didn't want that to go unacknowledged.
I think it is brilliant that we have a thread addressing a real issue, instead of one arguing over stupidness. Bravo to you, Bravo!!!

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Going through the very same thing here. My cousin's son (23 years old, married with twins) took his life on Thursday this past week. I haven't seen this boy in several years. My cousin and his wife divorced and she moved away to a town a ways from me. The shock is horrendous, the loss is difficult to comprehend. My thoughts and prayers are with you on your loss. God Bless...Londie

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I promise to tell at least one person about the issues of suicide. I will do my part by continuing to keep my eyes and ears open to my friends and family's well-being. I will take action. And If I ever have these same feelings, I will share my feelings with someone and make sure they understand me.

Kevin

I will also share my faith in Jesus Christ, giving hope to lost hearts, sharing just how much they are loved, and the bright future they have with God ;)

My uncle, took his own life a few years ago........

Good job Shawn for this topic

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Thank you for this topic!!!! Yes, it is soooo important...

Here's my contribution:

http://www.singsnap.com/index.cfm?wheels=/watchAndListen/play/622238

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I promise to tell at least one person about the issues of suicide. I will do my part by continuing to keep my eyes and ears open to my friends and family's well-being. I will take action. And If I ever have these same feelings, I will share my feelings with someone and make sure they understand me.

Jenna

Thank You Shawn just Shawn... you know why

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[quote] I promise to tell at least one person about the issues of suicide. I will do my part by continuing to keep my eyes and ears open to my friends and family's well-being. I will take action. And If I ever have these same feelings, I will share my feelings with someone and make sure they understand me.

Kevin

I will also share my faith in Jesus Christ, giving hope to lost hearts, sharing just how much they are loved, and the bright future they have with God ;)

My uncle, took his own life a few years ago........

Good job Shawn for this topic[/quote]

Very powerful thread Shawn! It really hits home. I have lived with a wife with suicidal tendencies for 11.8 years. There is nothing scarier than seeing someone trying to take their own life, especially with four kids around.

What I did was have her call the crisis prevention hotlines. I just googled this one..

http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

They DO work, I know from personal experience with my wife. I still worry about her safety even though now were are going though a separation and divorce. I just couldn't live in an abusive relationship any longer.

She also had a personal therapist.

I have never been suicidal, but I think everyone goes through depression at sometimes. I myself have a low grade depression now and just don't feel like singing for example. The key is COMMUNICATE. Friends, family, etc. You can get out it. Nothing is more precious than the life given to us by God. Don't loose it !!!!

Thanks Shawn,

- KK

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My sister was a "SUICIDE HOTLINE OPERATOR" for a few years and just KNOW that anyone can CALL toll free they are trained specialists that KNOW how to deal with all of the diverse and horrible ISSUES some have and that are in HORRIFIC pain.
So please remember that every city, state, county and throughout the world has this OPTION!
I am so sorry about your friend, my condolences!
Sue

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SueLuvs2Sing315 wrote:My sister was a "SUICIDE HOTLINE OPERATOR" for a few years and just KNOW that anyone can CALL toll free they are trained specialists that KNOW how to deal with all of the diverse and horrible ISSUES some have and that are in HORRIFIC pain.
So please remember that every city, state, county and throughout the world has this OPTION!
I am so sorry about your friend, my condolences!
Sue

Hi Ya Sue. Do you know if non-suicidal people can call too ??? I think they can right ? I never called but had my wife call a few times. Can the operators give advice to concerned loved ones on how to help a suicidal person ????

Thanks,

- KK

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hi shawn! i left this thread's link with my recording of "How to Save a Life", i got inspired by this thread to sing that song! thank you! ...

and my condolences to you..

thank you for reminding us that this is a real problem that's happening everyday..

let's take action...

pau

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Hello MegaByte,
Good that u post it here on singsnap.
That someone needs to talk with a friend or family. I know what to do more maybe. When they bad or sad he/she can look for sites to talk with other people who has the same problem. I did this. And so you get the feeling there are more people who do understand that. you can write things what's on your mind and tips what to do. That helps sometimes. but I don't know what to do more. I use a medicine so I do not feel depressed or want to hurt myself ot think I want to die.. I'm glad you post this.

Much strength with your lost friend.
(sorry for my english, not so good)

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I promise to tell at least one person about the issues of suicide. I will do my part by continuing to keep my eyes and ears open to my friends and family's well-being. I will take action. And If I ever have these same feelings, I will share my feelings with someone and make sure they understand me.

annie :) ;)

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I promise to tell at least one person about the issues of suicide. I will do my part by continuing to keep my eyes and ears open to my friends and family's well-being. I will take action. And If I ever have these same feelings, I will share my feelings with someone and make sure they understand me.

I lost a cousin a few years ago, she ended her young life at 15 years old. Noone had a clue, she kept her depression a close guarded secret even from her closest friends. If I could add something to this thread it would be..teens are very vulnerable..some of the hardest years of their lives because often times they cannot see beyond the day to day..that life has ebbs and tides.They may not realize the will have a happy future. Help your teens learn to express themselves. Allow them to have feelings and accept them for who they are!!Make sure they are close to someone to confide and talk to.

We will never understand why my neice left us, and this makes it so much harder for the family.If the signs arent there it only makes me think: remind the people in your life how much you cant live without them. Do it alot.

Thanks for reaching out for a worthy cause.My condolences to you, Shaun.

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:( I'm sad now..

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I just had a moment, I'm ok, really. I'ts such a difficult subject you know and I realize many people think that if someone wants to take their own life we cannot stop them but you are right.. we need to see the cries for help, too and do something. I'm not going to talk about it anymore today but I will follow the creed and do what I can when I am feeling stronger. Hugs everyone!!

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I promise to tell at least one person about the issues of suicide. I will do my part by continuing to keep my eyes and ears open to my friends and family's well-being. I will take action. And If I ever have these same feelings, I will share my feelings with someone and make sure they understand me.

I hope you don't mind MegaByte - I took your message over to my website and expanded it a bit more. Here is the link: http://www.freewebs.com/thewitchdoctress/thewitchdoctressblog.htm?blogentryid=1583234

Hopefully we can all spread the word about this subject!

Cheers,
Doc

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Your Welcome! But it wouldn't have happened if you didn't start this thread - so in turn I thank you!!

Cheers,
Doc

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Hey Shawn I know exactly what you're goin through bud I've had it happen to me as well there are some songs on here that I'd love to sing that have that kind of message in them but they are not there I have sang those songs as well and I'm thinking about redoing them now to fit that specific message. Thanx alot.

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*bumping this back up, sorry if I seem annoying about it, but this is important to us *

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bump!

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This is our story of a young man that shot himself =(

http://www.singsnap.com/index.cfm?wheels=/watchAndListen/play/212494

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bump~ boots thanks for posting that wonderful song..but such a sad story tho ..sorry :"(

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I'm there for ya Shawn just Shawn! This topic is just as important to you as it is for me...

I might even pluck up the courage one of these days to tell you all why.. but for now.. plz trust me...

... this is a topic that needs recognition.. is there anyway we can make this a sticky? Cause if any sticky was deserved,. it is surly this one.

I would also like to provide the following link to everyone out there reading this. I know how hard it is to talk to friends or family members about thoughts of suicide, depression and inside anger issues. If you are feeling these ( or can pass the link to someone you think needs it ) please click and read... it's a 5 min read, but well worth it

Thanks again Shawn just Shawn for creating this thread!

[url]http://www.metanoia.org/suicide/[url]

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One other thing before I head off to bed...

I wanted to thank Boots for that wonderful song and sharing it with us!

Blessed Be to you and your family and friends, and prayers to the family and friends to all our lost brothers, sisters, mothers, fathers, children, friends...

The list goes on and on...remember.. noone is outside the reach of depression and mental illness.. plz don't ignore the signs.

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Hugs Annie and Hugs Jen. Jen just remember before you can get to the top of the mountain we all have to come through the valley below. Crossing that pain you hold in your valley one day will be tough but I promise you the view from the top of the mountain is much better. :0) Take your time crossing the valley ....just make sure you do cross it hun :0)

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http://www.singsnap.com/index.cfm?wheels=/watchAndListen/play/213112
I've known 4 people that committed suicide...4 too many.

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