Brian T. Spinks
Hope — a beam of light through a window

Daily Reasons

Reasons to not commit suicide and to find hope. Written by someone who knows what it means to search for them.

If you are in crisis, please call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) right now. You matter, and trained counselors are available 24/7.

Today’s Reasons

Some serious. Some small. All real.

Because there are interesting people out there with something unique to talk about.

Because we are ALL just hangin' in there today, and we all need daily reasons to keep pushing forward.

Because today can be a day for positive mental health changes — even small ones.

Because someone made great coffee this morning, and the day deserves a fair shot.

Because breakthrough moments don't announce themselves — they arrive on ordinary days.

Because there are people out there who haven't met you yet and need what only you can offer.

Because there are people who rely on your perseverance more than you know.

Because grilled breakfast tacos exist, and that alone is reason enough for one more morning.

Inmate reading a book behind bars — a symbol of hope through learning

“We are ALL just hangin’ in there today, and we all need daily reasons to keep pushing forward.”

— Brian T. Spinks