Hi Catie,

Thank you for contacting The Trevor Project; that is extremely brave and mature of you. We are always available to talk; anytime of the day you need someone to talk to; we are here.

Suicide is a very serious issue; if you're having these kind of thoughts please contact a trusted adult, either a parent; relative; doctor, teacher or school counselor. If you don't feel comfortable with any of those options you can always call the Trevor lifeline at 1-866-4-U-Trevor, 24 hours 7 days a week.

Sometime people have suicidal thoughts because they are depressed. Depression can be painful to feel and make you isolate from your friends and family; cause your tired all the time and take away your motivation to do things, make you not enjoy the things you usually like to do, make you sleep and eat much less and make you see everything in your life in a negative way.

It sounds like based on what your going through at school you're feeling depressed; which is leading you to have these thoughts of hurting yourself. There are treatments for depression and suicide including threapy and medication. It can help to talk with a professional, a social worker; a psychologist or psychiatrist about what you're feeling. It can help you to feel better and to help you see choices and options you may not be aware of. On www.helpguide.org/mental/depression_teen_teenagers.html you can learn more.

It's important to remember that you have a lot of people who care deeply about you. Your parents love you; and so do your friends. Don't forget that. Things might be difficult now; but they WILL GET BETTER.

In terms of what's happening to you at school; that is bullying. Please know that you have an absolute right to feel safe at your school and that no one ever has the right to bully or abuse you in anyway.

There are a few ways that you can deal with bullying in your school. The first is to talk to an adult at school, either a principal, guidance counselor or school administator. If you're not comfortable doing that; try talking to your parents and then they can talk to the school. It is the school's job to make sure you are not being harassed or bullied.

In some schools there are groups and organizations that support LGBT(Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender) students. Doesn't mean to say that you are; but that they help students by making sure they are safe from such behavior.

You are just starting your life; you have so much to look forward to, high school, college, growing up, getting a job, marrying; and having your own kids some day. Times may look dark now; but there is a light at the end of the tunnel and you will make it through. You are strong and brave and incredible. Don't let bullies tell you otherwise.

Sincerely,

Trevor

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