I am greatly saddened by the loss of comedic Robin Williams. I grew up watching his movies which brought so much joy to my heart. I was upset to learn he died but even more so when I heard it was a suicide. Although it is not official there are reports that it was in fact suicide. Whether it's true or not suicide is real issue. The other week I learned of a 15 year old boy I knew who committed suicide and I wanted to post about it before but decided against it for some reason. The 15 year old boy is Braxton Caner who was the son of my favorite professor at school, Ergun Caner. When Ergun was teaching our night class sometimes his children were there running around or he was talking about them constantly. I can't believe the little boy who was running up the aisle in class had ended his life. Ergun Caner is not only a professor but a pastor so when I heard about his son dying I was in disbelief. What I mean by that was if he had problems I figured he would know who to talk to or know a safe place.
Suicide is a scary thing and a selfish thing. People are not in the right mindset when they decide that life is not worth living. Everyone has feelings and you don't know what is going on inside their head. Treating others with respect and kindness can turn the day around for someone, if nothing else it can't hurt anything. If you or someone you know is having a problem please talk to someone, anyone. Things may seem really bad and I'm not saying they aren't but there is a bright side. Ask for helping working through your issue(s). People are there to help! No life is worth taking so please please if you feel suicidal or even depressed or what have you, talk to someone. If you don't want to talk to family, friends, or a counselor then please try:
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
Don't be afraid to express your feelings to others especially when you need help!
RIP Robin Williams
RIP Braxton Caner
RIP All those who left too early
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