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If there's ever a reminder to be kind to others and to talk to people who might need help, this is it.

Amen, and thank you for saying this. Simply being kind and smiling can be one of the most powerful things you can do. The kindness of a stranger, even just an anonymous name on the internet, can literally save lives.

I agree! I'm generally a pretty upbeat person but seeing people smile is still uplifting. I have kinda a naturally scowly face but I try to smile when I'm outdoors and its occasionally contageous.

Kindness doesn't solve this problem.

Not alone, no. But it doesn't hurt, either.

Suicidal urges often last a very short amount of time (ten minutes or so), and for some percentage of people, a kind word at the right time absolutely does make the difference. It may be a small percentage, but it's worth being kind to all.

I agree Kindness on its own may not do much but shaming, bullying and ostracizing are very deleterious.

I'll put it this way - it certainly won't hurt.

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