The passive suicidal thoughts are still there, but I have started to recognize that they are only powerful if I give them the power.
Charlotte Kurz
Charlotte Kurz is a 22 year old MPH student at NYU studying community mental health. She is passionate about breaking the stigma around mental health; starting the conversation and helping others access mental health resources. You can find more of her writing on her mental health recovery and advocacy blog: livingfreec.com or follow her on Twitter @chachalivesfree or Instagram @chacha_livesfree.