Redefining Hope

For too long the world of suicide prevention has relied on ‘hope’ as if simply having hope is the key to stopping suicide. The desire to have hope is understandable given that many people see hope as a beacon of light.

While a beacon of light is beautiful, it is only helpful to those who can see it, which is why it is time for hope to be more than just a beacon of light. In order to thrive, we must embrace a new understanding of hope.