"Suicide isn't an end to the worst but an end to a possibility of the best."  ~ Anonymous

Suicide has always been a social taboo. Whoever commits suicide is deemed a coward but what about who really caused the suicide? LGBTQ Youth all around the world face discrimination which may lead to some unfortunate decisions like taking one's life. The Trevor Project report shows that LGBTQ individuals are four times more likely to suicide than their heterosexual counterparts. To prove this let's look at real-life examples: 

Arvey Malhotra (India, Delhi):

On February 24, 2022, Arvey Malhotra, the son of Aarti Malhotra, tragically leaped from the top floor of their residence in Greater Faridabad, where he resided with his mother. Aarti was away at her father's place when the incident occurred. In a poignant suicide note addressed to his mother, Arvey expressed that the school environment, particularly the higher authorities, had been detrimental to him. He urged his mother to inform his grandmother (Ninna) and paternal grandfather (Bade Papa) about his sexuality and the distressing experiences he had endured. Additionally, he assigned blame to one of his school teachers for the turmoil he faced. Aarti Malhotra revealed that everything was normal until Arvey reached the sixth grade, after which he became a target of bullying by his peers who ridiculed him based on his sexuality.

Pranshu (India,MP):

In a tragic incident, a 16-year-old queer artist named Pranshu from Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, took their own life on November 21. According to reports, Pranshu posted a reel on Diwali featuring themselves in a saree, which gained widespread attention but unfortunately attracted hateful comments.

The queer artist faced severe online bullying, with numerous social media users directing homophobic comments towards them. Subsequently, overwhelmed by the onslaught of thousands of hate comments, Pranshu chose to end their life.

Pranshu, a 10th-grade student and self-taught makeup artist, used their platform on Instagram to share empowering messages, encouraging followers to embrace their authentic selves.

The Ujjain Police is currently conducting an investigation into Pranshu's death, although no suicide note has been discovered at this time.

Tyler Clementi (USA, NJ): 

Tyler Clementi, a young individual known for his intelligence, creativity, and kindness, tragically fell victim to a distressing incident of cyber-harassment and humiliation at the tender age of 18. The unfortunate events unfolded when Tyler, seeking privacy for a date, unwittingly became the target of his dorm mate Dharun Ravi's malicious plan.

Unbeknownst to Tyler, Ravi set up his computer's webcam to secretly capture an intimate moment in Tyler's personal space, later sharing it online and inviting others to witness it. Shockingly, numerous university students failed to intervene or report this invasion of privacy, contributing to the distressing situation.

Tyler only discovered the violation when he stumbled upon his roommate's Twitter feed, revealing that he had become a subject of ridicule within his social circle. Disturbingly, Tyler learned that another attempt to broadcast from the webcam was in the works.

Tragically, a few days later, Tyler Clementi took his own life at the age of eighteen, highlighting the devastating consequences of cyber-harassment and the profound impact it can have on an individual's well-being.

These are very few cases of thousands of individuals who kill themselves every year just because they were humiliated for who they were, for who they loved, and for who they believed in. Even though the legislation makes efforts, it doesn't help the families of the victims who waste their lives running from court to court and government to government so that their kids can get justice. 

This article isn't about how weak the justice system is or how Suicide Prevention isn't working the way it should but rather a memoir of respect for all those teenagers who couldn't take it anymore and to all those who still continue to fight to believe this world would get just a tiny bit better for them. 

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