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Hi , everyone . It's Second Lieutenant 

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Madison Mars Crime , Miss America 2024 

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September's National Suicide Prevention 

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Month when I lost my mom in 2018 to 

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pancreatic cancer . I had really 

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struggled with finding the light at the 

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end of that tunnel . One of the things 

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that I did was being able to leave on 

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the people around me and utilizing Air 

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Force resources , like seeking out 

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mental health professionals , going to 

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chaplains and even utilizing some of 

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the online resources . When friends and 

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family educate themselves about the 

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warning signs of suicide , it empowers 

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them to be a part of the solution . 

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Something as simple as noticing changes 

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in mood or behavior , asking questions 

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and listening to them can save a life 

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when someone is thinking about suicide . 

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If you or someone you know , is 

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experiencing suicidal thoughts , please 

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call or text 988 . Remember seeking 

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help during a time of crisis is a sign 

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of strength .