You Matter: A Reflection for National Suicide Prevention Month
Saturday morning, I headed out for my usual morning exercise, a five to six-mile walk/jog through the trails and paseos near my home. It is a routine I enjoy. It gives me time to exercise, clear my head and explore the miles of trails that wind through our community.
But this particular Saturday was different. As I made my way down one of the trails, I began noticing signs posted every 50 yards or so. Each offered a simple message of encouragement and affirmation. “You matter”, “You are not alone”, “You are strong”
I actually stopped several times to take pictures of them. There was something powerful about encountering these messages one after another on an otherwise ordinary Saturday morning.
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