Something needs to change.

Jake Steuernagel.

Jake was 18 years old when he took his own life this June. He had a mother, a father, sisters, brothers, as well is as whole school in shock and mourning.

Why?

Who the fuck knows? I have honestly no idea. I can't understand it. And i can't say it gets easier, the feeling of loss gets worse. Whenever you feel happy without them around you feel guilt and self-loathing.

Daryl Dahlberg "DJ"

DJ Took his life at the age of 17. 17 years old. He was a three year Letterman and on the 1st line defense of the hockey team, and Captain of the football team. I can't say anyone saw it coming. It was Amery High School's first suicide and i can't say anyone entirely recovered from it.

Bullying?

I know everyone messes around and it isn't supposed to mean anything, i don't think anyone can honestly say they have never intentionally put someone down. I have. I used to do it all the time. Why? Why do we feel a need to push others to the ground?

Elijah James Krueger "Eli"

Eli was like a brother to me. I remember this time i was crying in the hall, avoiding anyone seeing me, he walked up to me, didn't ask me what was wrong he just stood there holding me until i had time to explain, as he held me he said "Don't cry Madyson, you're way too beautiful to cry" That was not long before he passed away. I don't think there is any word that can begin to describe the pain i felt during that time. Everything stopped. Time didn't move. I couldn't move. I didn't eat. I didn't sleep. And i didn't go to class. The only thing that got me through this time were my friends.

Say something.

I know not everyone will stop. I'm not asking for a miracle. I'm asking for a little bit of humanity. You don't know if what you do, or what you say will push someone over the edge or make them step back from it. Please. Can you try to save a life?