When Darkness Builds: Understanding How Someone Becomes Suicidal

⚠️ Trigger Warning
This post discusses suicide, suicidal thoughts, and self-harm. If you or someone you know is in crisis, please call or text 988 in the United States to connect with the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. If you are outside the U.S., please look up your local crisis line right now. You are not alone, and help is available.

For the next few weeks, I will be talking about suicide. While much has been done to remove the stigma around this topic, there is still more work to be. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), it is estimated that over 49,000 died by suicide and another 1.5 million attempted suicide in 2023.[1]