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David James

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David James
David James
Oct 4 · 5 min read

I decided if you’re lucky enough to be alive, you should use each birthday to celebrate what your life is about.- Mary Steenburgen

David James
David James
Jan 4, 2016 · 5 min read

To School Boards Everywhere:

My name is David James. I am a teacher and coach at College Park High School in The Woodlands, Texas, part of the Conroe Independent School District. I was hoping that I might have a few minutes of your time. I would like to talk to all of you about suicide. I know it is not a popular topic, and…

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David James
David James
Dec 13, 2015 · 6 min read

Dear H,

I heard about your death this past Sunday. Needless to say I was saddened to hear that you had chosen to end your life. I didn’t know you personally, but in a way, I know who you are. You are the 13 year old boy from Georgetown, Texas with red hair, freckles, and striking blue eyes. You are the beautiful blond cheer…

David James
David James
Nov 29, 2015 · 5 min read

To Peyton, One Year After Your Death

Dear Peyton,

It is hard to imagine that it has been a year since you left us. I guess I could throw out all the cliches about not a day going by that I don’t miss you, or that you are always on my mind because they are true, but you are…