Love has lots of different faces and wears a variety of costumes. (Watch the video here.)

Sympathy,

Empathy,

A simple act of kindness.

Generosity,

Patience,

An encouraging word in time.

Wise counsel,

Gentle correction,

At the very least, respect.

So many Americans are depressed and alone these days. Underneath the “I’m okay” and “Everything’s fine,” there’s a good chance that someone you know is contemplating suicide.

Could the simple act of listening, without judgement, actually save somebody’s life?

𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐒/𝐃𝐈𝐒𝐂𝐈𝐏𝐋𝐄𝐑𝐒 𝐍𝐄𝐄𝐃𝐄𝐃: According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, nearly 20% of high school students report serious thoughts of suicide and 9% have made an attempt to take their lives. Is anyone listening?