Because we can relate to the same feelings the person is having, and share a TRUE story with them that could give them that little bit of hope and courage to hold on. We have all been there! We feel all alone, worthless, hopeless, useless, in pain, with no way out in sight! So what made the difference for us? We could share that. Explain no matter how dark and hopeless it seems right now, things will get better and here's why.., Of course not all of us would be good or comfortable talking down some one. I know it makes a difference, but if you don't know what to say or how to make it a difference then I agree they would be better off calling 911, if they care too.

For those that this topic is too sensitive for them, they should not be reading any thing in this thread as it should be flagged as a trigger.