My Best Friend Killed Himself

Exactly one year from today my best friend took his own life. He was barely 19. He had a future.... He was going to college to be a social worker. He had goals... And he was gay. His family said he was dead to them.... He got jumped by his cousins.... I was busy with my own life to notice he fell into such s deep depression... When I found out he ODed I lost my shit. I wanted to walk for him in pride, but it's cancelled. Please watch what you say to people. The words hurt. He got jumped by his own family. Watch your friends. I had just had a baby. I forget to check in him. He thought he was alone. Even with a baby I should have sent a quick "How are you doing". But I didn't. He fell in a dark place that I failed to help him out of. When he helped me when my baby daddy left. Bought me a crib. Brought me up everyday.... And I forgot to do the same. Plz check on your loved ones. Make sure they are okay. Austin Kelly was gay a proud and my best friend forever. Til death do us part....