THE PIECES ARE COMING TOGETHER

by Shana Simmons

The question of "How are you?" and the mundane answer of "Fine." are central to how STOP is developing. Questions of how do you support someone struggling with depression and suicidal thoughts? What is the best thing you can do for them? These are difficult questions to answer.

A large part of this piece is going to show different ways of physical support, aiming to highlight what it feels and looks like to actually be supported. Sometimes, it's difficult to let go of your own control, especially for someone considering suicide. This letting go of control and choosing life and its unpredictability is a key element to letting yourself BE SUPPORTED.