READ: Gab Valenciano opens up about his previous suicide attempts
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Gab Valenciano to people who are going through rough times, “You can do this. Stay alive, my dear friends. You are enough and you are worth it.
Singer-dancer Gab Valenciano took to social media to encourage his followers to help anyone who are struggling.
Singer-dancer Gab Valenciano talks about the moment he hit rock bottom in 2018
In relation to World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10, the son of Gary Valenciano wrote a lengthy post about suicide, which he described as “growing epidemic.”
“World Suicide Prevention Day isn't just a day where we celebrate victories of those who have survived, instead, it is an awareness day where we magnify the importance and significance of how to deal with this growing epidemic,” said Gad.
He also stressed, “As of today, one person dies every forty seconds by suicide. That is not a good statistic at all.”
As he continued, Gab admitted that he has tried to take his own life twice.
But the love of his family, friends, and his strong faith carried him throughout his ordeal.
He related, “I would have been part of that statistic, twice, if not for the grace of God and love for my family and friends.
“Hanging from the twenty second floor of a condominium, deliberately hurting myself and substance abuse could have been the end of my story, but I believe that my failed attempts had a greater calling, and that calling is to reach out and help as many people as I can who are struggling with mental health issues, through empathy and compassion.”
He then encouraged people who are going through the same thing seek help and advice by calling the Philippine Suicide Helpline.
“Please everyone, there are people willing to listen and help. It doesn't need to end this way.
“The only way to battle this is to fight together so fight with us.
“Surround yourself with the right people and feed your soul with the right content.
“You can do this. Stay alive, my dear friends. You are enough and you are worth it.
“The Philippine Suicide Hotline is 896-9191 or 0917-854- 9191.”
Several celebrities reacted to Gab's inspirational post about suicide prevention.
embed photos: Gab 1 & 2
