Warning this story mentions suicide. Ben West marked 8 years since his brother took his life by launching Reasons to Stay, a web site the place individuals can write letters of encouragement to strangers in disaster. They’ve already despatched greater than 1 million letters.
If you or somebody is struggling with suicidal ideas or psychological well being issues, please name the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 (or 800-273-8255) to attach with a educated counselor or go to the NSPL site.