Ethan Getchell, LLMSW's Linkedin Analytics

Before my brother Austin died by suicide, he left a note. Words that still haunt me. “Sorry for the inconvenience.” That’s what suicide often is at its core. Not selfishness, but pain so heavy people believe they’re a burden. Research shows three of the biggest drivers of suicide are: - Loneliness and isolation - Feeling like a burden - Hopelessness And men? They’re at the highest risk. Men make up 80% of suicide deaths. The fastest-growing group? Young men ages 18–30. There’s no single answer. But we can start here: - Build real community: mentors, friends, spaces beyond family. - Normalize help: teach that asking isn’t weakness. - Inspire hope: remind people of their future and their worth. That’s what might have helped Austin. That’s what I fight for now. People ask how I keep going after losing my brother. I live because I have hope. Hope for a better tomorrow. Hope for the young men who feel invisible. Hope that one more life can be saved. If you take one thing from this post, take this: You are not a burden. 🧡 What’s one small way you’ve seen hope change someone’s life?

Most men don’t realize healing looks more like an ultramarathon than a 100 meter sprint. This Friday, I’ll be running a 200 mile relay with a team of friends, including Mitch Whiting! Not for a medal. For perspective. Movement has been one of the most underrated mental-health tools in my life. When I run, I’m reminded that prevention isn’t just what we talk about. It’s what we do. One step, one breath, one mile at a time. Strength isn’t silence. Sometimes it’s motion. What’s one way you take care of your mind that isn’t therapy or journaling? PS: are you a marathoner or a sprinter?