I'm a huge advocate for mental health and people getting the help they need. Which is why I've entered the helping field myself and what inspired this short story. I hope that this story helped someone out there and you feel seen, validated, and heard. Because you truly matter. I've listed some mental health resources below in case anyone needs them or wants to share them with someone else.
Suicide Hotline - 800-273-8255 ( Call and chat option)/ https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
Sexual Assault Hotline - 1-800-656-4673 / https://www.rainn.org/resources
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services - https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline
Therapy for Black Girls Podcast - https://therapyforblackgirls.com/podcast/
National Domestic Violence Hotline - 1-800-799-7233 or text LOVEIS to 22522
Find treatment -https://findtreatment.gov/
Digital Shareables about Depression - https://www.nimh.nih.gov/get-involved/digital-shareables/shareable-resources-on-depression
Other Resources for Depression - https://www.verywellmind.com/best-depression-resources-and-organizations-5114534
For my international friends -https://www.helpguide.org/find-help.htm
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The Couch
FanfictionAfter a tumultuous first semester at Golden Angeles University, we jump ahead to sophomore year. Everything has changed but will it stay that way? TW: This story is heavily mental health based. Some heavy topics will be discussed.
