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Viral letter-writing campaign to prevent suicide
Posted
February 24, 2026
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February 24, 2026
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340
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1:17Now PlayingWarning this story mentions suicide. @iambenwest marked 8 years since his brother took his life by launching Reasons to Stay, a website where people can write letters of encouragement to strangers in crisis. They’ve already sent more than 1 million letters. If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts or mental health matters, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 (or 800-273-8255) to connect with a trained counselor or visit the NSPL site.
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