Earlier this year, hearts grew heavy upon learning of the passing of former Miss USA, attorney, and TV correspondent, Chelsea Kryst by suicide. It is commonplace to think that why would someone with such exceptional intelligence, ambition, and beauty take their own life? And, how can someone who seemed so happy live in such a private bubble of despair that they feel compelled to take their own life?
If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255), text “STRENGTH” to the Crisis Text Line at 741-741 or go to suicidepreventionlifeline.org.
Tawa Busari, Program Coordinator, The Women’s Fund for Health Education and Resiliency