The truth is, people of all ages are at risk for suicide, but among our young people the percentages have increased greatly. Although there are many reasons young people choose suicide as a way of escape from reality, the glorification of it on social media and TV have added to the numbers. May the truth of the words in this book bring life to those who read it and cause the reader to choose life over death understanding that their life has value and worth.Book priced below $4.00 so everybody, who needs it, can afford it. With teen suicide on the rise, and even worse, with it being glorified by the media, I wrote this book with the intention to speak life into those contemplating death.My hope and prayer is by reading the truths of these few pages, you will come to realize that no matter how you entered this world, no matter what others have done to you, and no matter what choices you have made, you are fully and completely loved by a Holy God who created you with a plan and purpose for your life.Before you pull that trigger... Before you take those pills...Before you tighten that rope....Please read and believe the truths between these pages. Reach out to someone and talk. You are important! There is a great plan for your life!The number for the National Suicide Prevention Hotline is: 1-800-273-8255. They are available to listen and to help you 24/7.Please check out www.storiesforpublication.com for other great books you might be interested in!

If you work with teenagers, the question isn't if you will have a conversation about suicide, but when. Each day in the United States, over 5,240 teenagers attempt suicide. Four out of five teens who attempt suicide have given clear warning signs. Are you prepared? Do you know what to say? This book could help you save a life.

What does it look like to parent well in today’s world? In today’s complex world, parenting is a tough job regardless of whether your child is a baby or a teenager. Beyond the difficulties of navigating the changing world we live in, there are also the daily frictions of imperfect people sharing a home together. In 7 Traits of Effective Parenting, Daniel P. Huerta offers hope and parenting guidance for you to become a thriving parent. Based on extensive research, Huerta presents a collection of seven powerful character traits designed to help parents grow and thrive as they take on the task of nurturing and raising kids. Parents will be encouraged to navigate family life with grace and love so that their kids ultimately see God’s transformative power, love, and influence. In this book, parents will learn the necessity of adaptabilitythe foundational nature of respectthe importance of intentionalitywhy parenting requires steadfast love and connectionto set healthy boundarieshow to keep imperfections from hurting your relationship with your kids

This Is Your Anti-Suicide Note... I'm writing this note to YOU because I want you to know your life has great value. There are many books about preventing suicide, but few are written for those who want to commit suicide. This book is that book. This is a direct note to YOU...your anti-suicide note. Maybe you've been abandoned, abused, mocked, or humiliated. Perhaps you have sunk so low into despair that you think there's no way to overcome what you are feeling. Feeling helpless, broken, abused, or unwanted is terrible, BUT you are not alone. Many have felt this way and overcame it. You can overcome too. I've been through pain as well, and that's how I KNOW there is hope for you. I'm not sharing tips or strategies. This is a note from my heart to yours because I care about your life very much. Things will get better. God wanted me to write this book for you. To show you that you have a purpose. He has a plan for you. Even if you don't know HIM. May your heart be open, your mind healed, and your life long. I hope you will write to me and tell me: I chose LIFE. You are greatly loved, Lisa Hanson

In this surprising and moving memoir, the legendary rap star and cofounder of Run D.M.C. keeps it a hundred percent, speaking out about his battle with depression and overcoming suicidal thoughts—one of the most devastating yet little known health issues plaguing the black community today. As one third of the legendary rap group Run D.M.C., Darryl “DMC” McDaniels—aka Legendary MC, The Devastating Mic Controller, and the King of Rock—had it all: talent, money, fame, prestige. While hitting #1 on the Billboard charts was exhilarating, the group’s success soon became overwhelming. A creative guy who enjoyed being at home alone or with his family, DMC turned to alcohol to numb himself, a retreat that became an addiction. For years, he went through the motions. But in 1997, when intoxication could no longer keep the pain at bay, he plunged into severe depression and became suicidal. He wasn’t alone. During the same period, suicide became the number three leading cause of death among black people—a health crisis that continues to this day. In this riveting memoir, DMC speaks openly about his emotional and psychological struggles and the impact on his life, and addresses the many reasons that led him—and thousands of others—to consider suicide. Some of the factors include not being true to who you are, feelings of loneliness, isolation, and alienation, and a lack of understanding and support from friends and family when it’s needed most. He also provides essential information on resources for getting help. Revealing how even the most successful people can suffer from depression, DMC offers inspiration for everyone in pain—information and insight that he hopes can help save other lives.

This is a frank, compassionate book written to those who contemplate suicide as a way out of their situations. The author issues an invitation to life, helping people accept the imperfections of their lives, and opening eyes to the possibilities of love.