"There were also some saddening results, too. Namely, the rates of loneliness and suicidality reported in the sample were very high." This was the reason Lifeline was founded nearly 20 years ago, in direct response to a suicide in our community. I have known multiple BLs and GLs who took their own lives, including a good friend I met in real life on multiple occasions. You're right, it is sad, but to me it isn't surprising that you discovered this. I am kind of surprised that you so shocked by it. When we are told our whole lives how bad we are and have to constantly suppress and be aware of our sexuality this is what happens, it gets in your head. No one else wants to be there, so to everyone else I reiterate our motto that is still true today, You Are Not Alone. |