The Trevor Project names Lil Nas X its inaugural Suicide Prevention Advocate of the Year
metroweekly.comcourting controversy and angering social conservatives by being open about his sexuality. But he’s also used his public platform to reach out to and give hope to LGBTQ youth who may be struggling with their own journeys of self-discovery.In February, he shared a series of TikTok videos documenting his life story, including his battles with depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation, even as he was becoming a musical star.
In March, Lil Nas X released a heartfelt letter, addressed to his 14-year-old self, about coming out publicly, in which he again touched on his struggles with suicidal ideation.“I know we promised to die with the secret, but this will open doors for many other queer people to simply exist,” he wrote in the letter. “You see.
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