i was abused many times. i'm only 14 but i want to help people and i want people to help me. i want to commit suicide i hurt i feel used can anyone help me be my friend? penpal? support groups of any kind?

-- Anonymous, June 21, 2002

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Hi Jennifer: I'd be wiling to correspond with you, but I doubt that I can help much. I have been suicidal too, and might be able to offer some insight. Before you end all possibilities, please take the time to write and wait for a response. You can also reach out to anyone who's address you find listed under any of the "responses" in this bulletin board.

Write if you feel like it.

-- Anonymous, July 27, 2002

Hi Jennifer, I work with domestic abuse victims and would be willing to correspond with you on these issues and to help you find help in your area. I do want you to remember that suicide is a permanant answer to the situation and it causes a lot of pain to those left behind. There is help for you without making that drastic choice. Robyn

-- Anonymous, October 08, 2002