This pin represents an Artifact that expresses a meaningful topic that is extremely relevant to my life. Through the First Year Success Series, I took a session focusing on suicide awareness. This R.E.A.C.H. session engaged me in conversations with like-minded peers about erasing the stigma behind mental health and suicide overall. We talked about different ways to reach out to people that may be contemplating taking their life. I learned what to say to someone directly if they are having suicidal thoughts, and I discovered ways to connect them to resources on campus here at The Ohio State University. After losing my own mother to suicide, I have taken this opportunity as an initiative to help others suffering from mental illness(es) and suicidal tendencies. This pin is a constant reminder to me that help is out there, and there is always light even in the darkest of spaces. The colors scarlet and gray show that being a buckeye means we are all united – and we should help each other. Taking this session certified me as a Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper, and I am proud of this accomplishment.