We know that speaking up can be hard.

Sometimes you’re worried about what someone will think. Sometimes you don’t want to feel like a burden. Sometimes you don’t even know how to explain what you’re feeling. And sometimes, you keep telling yourself, “It’s not that serious.” But you don’t have to wait until things get worse. You don’t have to have the right words. And you don’t have to have all the answers before you deserve support. Start where you are. Say what you can. Ask for what you need. This Suicide Prevention Week, we’re reminding Black girls and young women: your feelings are worth taking seriously. Your life is worth protecting. And you do not have to figure it all out alone. If you or someone you know needs support, save this post and share it with someone who may need it.