User blog:Madkatmaximus/Please take the time to read this -PSA-

In light of recent events, I pondered addressing some very serious things here that are usually not ever discussed on this site, as I've never firsthand experienced something like this happening before. In case you aren't aware of the current situation, there is sadly a very high chance that Person of Info attempted and possibly successfully commited suicide last night. We don't know for sure what actually happened, and we may never know, but unfortunately things do not look especially positive. The most we can do right now is keep him in our thoughts and prayers and hope for the very best, and never let go of that. I hate to assume the worst, and we should all try to remain optimistic about it, but we also need to keep focus and not just shrug it off.

Whatever the case may be(And PoI, if you by chance are reading this, we love and support you in every way and each and every one of us are hoping and praying for you), I want to take this time to say that I know that there are other people here who struggle with depression or being depressed, and other things like that, and there are likely many others that haven't spoken about it for any number of reasons. However, I urge you, if you are depressed, suicidal, even just going through a particularly hard time, or struggling with anything of the like, please come to someone about it because your safety is always important even if you feel like no one cares. Whether it be someone you know IRL, someone here, or someone from anywhere else, never feel that you are a burden to anyone for feeling the way you do and never feel like you can't talk to someone about it. I wish I could say everyone treats this subject nicely. but sadly there are people out there who will put you down for who you are or what you're going through. However, those people absolutely do not matter, and there will always be someone who is willing to listen to you and be as helpful as they possibly can, and even when it seems like no one else on earth cares about you, there is always someone who does, and never forget that. Whatever it is that you're facing, you can overcome it, even if it takes some time, even if it takes having to bear more pain, even when it seems that there is no hope, do not ever feel bad for needing help through it. It's okay. You are beautiful and I know that you are capable of so much more than you may think you are, and you can and you will succeed.

There are other people out there who could say all of this better than me, but I really needed to get this out, and even when I get irritated at some of the things that go on here, I do care about everyone whether it's apparent or not. I could be angry as all get out at you and I would still never wish for any hurt to come to you, because absolutely no one deserves to feel like they're worthless. And you? You are not worthless. You have a future. Even if it doesn't look bright, there are great things ahead, however long it may take. Please everyone take care, stay safe and I love all of you.

-Kayla