As a warning, this Talk contains mature language and indirect references to suicide and self-harm. For suicide prevention resources, please visit TED’s Blog.
https://blog.ted.com/resources-for-suicide-prevention-post-attempt-survivors-and-their-families/
When she was in 7th grade, Elaine Russell tried to bear the weight of her friend’s suffering. She knew that her friend was struggling with mental illness, and she desperately wanted to “save” her. But, as Elaine eventually realized, she wasn’t equipped to alleviate her friend’s pain, and the idea that we can “save” our loved ones might put unhealthy pressure on us. In this revealing Talk, Elaine shares how she learned that helping others doesn’t mean hurting yourself, and why turning to adults for guidance can be an essential step in recovery. “Our friends are calling out for our support in their search for help, not calling out for us to be their help.”
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