A little over a year ago, I lost a good friend of mine. So he was different, so he might have been gay, yet what did that matter. he was kind and caring, and people decided to hurt him, embarrass him, hate him, and he decided to end his life because of it. The last two days before he committed suicide, he was dark. It was almost as if he wasn't there, and dark masses took his place. I was about to express my concerns to the school administration, and then the next day I learned that I was too late and he was gone. It made me reflect on my own life, as I have been suicidal more than once. I had a teacher whom I trusted very well, and he made sure that I knew that it was not my fault. He made me promise to him that I would not take any actions against myself again. It not only made me review my life, it also made me feel how your teachers can be more than instructors, but family that you might not have. Or even someone to turn to. I was sad to have lost a friend, but I was even happier that I was able to meet such an amazing person, and I also realized how much value is in my life. The lesson here is to make sure people are okay and get them help if you feel that they aren't. It is sad to see people pass away too young, but it is also a reason for the rest of us to go on and make this world a better place.

A little over a year ago, I lost a good friend of mine. So he was different, so he might have been gay, yet what did that matter. he was kind and caring, and people decided to hurt him, embarrass him, hate him, and he decided to end his life because of it. The last two days before he committed suicide, he was dark. It was almost as if he wasn't there, and dark masses took his place. I was about to express my concerns to the school administration, and then the next day I learned that I was too late and he was gone. It made me reflect on my own life, as I have been suicidal more than once. I had a teacher whom I trusted very well, and he made sure that I knew that it was not my fault. He made me promise to him that I would not take any actions against myself again. It not only made me review my life, it also made me feel how your teachers can be more than instructors, but family that you might not have. Or even someone to turn to. I was sad to have lost a friend, but I was even happier that I was able to meet such an amazing person, and I also realized how much value is in my life. The lesson here is to make sure people are okay and get them help if you feel that they aren't. It is sad to see people pass away too young, but it is also a reason for the rest of us to go on and make this world a better place.