Monday, October 4, 2010

What I Learned

When someone is acting strange, well you know what you should do?  You need to talk to them and slowly try to slip the thought of suicide in.  Then you would know for sure.
Another solution you should try is just to watch them.  See what happens to them during the day, whether it is at school, the mall, grocery store, or even at your house or theirs.  Be sure to watch closely and take note of any small details that they might have changed, thinking that nobody would notice.  Watch to see if they slump down a little more every time they get made fun of or get called a name.  If so talk to them. 
I really should have known all of this but I guess I did not. 
Anyway, there really is not anything else to say, but to watch for the subtlest changes in their behavior, appearance or even their home life.  I mean they really do give you hints as to what they are thinking.  Such as, not listening in their favorite class, or zoning out when they are talking to you, their best friend.  Who would not think something was wrong with a person who just ignored their best friend’s whole conversation!!!! There are tons of other hints that they give you and you just overlook them….Do not overlook them!  Go and talk to them, spend the night with them to see if the will let it all out.  Maybe if they let it all out nothing bad will happen!

1 comment:

  1. Excellent post, Nikki. I know this advice comes from personal experience. Your story is important to share because you are able to help with awareness.

    Thank you for the courage to do so.

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