
It started with an abandoned chair, some bad vibes, and a random moment in Columbus, Ohio.
I grabbed a piece of cardboard, wrote YOU MATTER, sat down, and started waving at strangers. Some people ignored me. Others smiled, waved back, made hearts with their hands, or lit up when they saw the message.
And honestly, I loved every second.
That brief moment reminded me how powerful a few kind words can be. Now that I’m home, I want to bring that same energy to Jackson County.
Because people here need reminders too.
You matter.
You are seen.
You belong here.
And the world is better because you are still in it
Help me spread the message.
Make a homemade sign with an encouraging message, take a photo or short video, and send it to me. Show your face, include your kids, your pets, your coworkers, or even your stubborn friend who claims they do not want to take part.
Let’s cover Jackson County in kindness and show people they are not alone.
Send your submission to intheknow@jacksoncountypulse.com.

Written during one of the darkest chapters of my life, Life as a Suicide is an honest reflection on living with suicidal thoughts, searching for reasons to stay, and surviving long enough to discover that life can change.
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