On February 23, 1996, Jeff Romig’s father died by suicide. Driven, hardworking and successful, until that moment, there was no sign of the inner turmoil he was experiencing – turmoil Jeff was also feeling, at 18 ears old.
Jeff has worked to impact the lives of thousands prior to the release of his memoir, Don’t F*cking Kill Yourself: a story documenting his own struggles with anxiety, depression and suicidal ideation, offering two potentially life-saving ideas: we can reduce the stigma around suicide by sharing our stories, and we can push through our darkest moments by connecting our minds with the passions, people and experiences that define the best parts of our lives.
A key point in Jeff’s memoir is that trauma is a constant – and we, the humans, are the variable. Dealing with trauma is a journey, not something we can just get over, and sometimes you deal with it in several aspects and forms in your life.
If you or someone you love is dealing with suicidal ideation, you are not alone and there is help.
Crisis Text Line – text HELLO to 741741 and speak with a trained crisis counselor
The National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255
