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If you are a college student and feeling suicidal over your student loan debt, I want you to know you're not alone. I also urge you to reach out to those you trust, and talk to them about how you're feeling. If feel you are a true threat to yourself, call 911 immediately. There are also these options:

National Suicide Prevention Line: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)

Suicide Hotlines by State

Again, you are not alone. There are millions of student loan debtors who are struggling to make it. Many of them have defaulted and feel alone. But we're not alone. We must band together, and we must come up with a solution to the crisis. It's our future that's at stake. Don't check out - you, you deserve to live.