Black Children Are Dying By Suicide. I Know How They Feel.

I had my first suicidal ideation at 11.

CW: mental health, suicide, children

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“For your safety, always stand behind the yellow line…”

I read these words as I sat on the rugged wooden subway bench, 12 or so dirty tiled feet from the line, a yellow line pocked with bubbles as a warning to…