Out of the Darkness Walk raises awareness about the heartbreak of suicide
An 'Out of the Darkness' walk was held to raise awareness about suicide prevention. The event highlighted the personal story of Shaylin Takesue, a student who struggled with bipolar disorder.
Shaylin Takesue was smart and funny and beautiful, inside and out. In high school, she played volleyball, despite being 5-foot-1. She was a libero, the back row defensive player. At Illinois State University, where her little sister Olivia was also a student, Shaylin was busy and popular, interested in mental health. She had her own struggles, battling depression. Diagnosed with bipolar disorder, she sometimes spoke of suicide. But that seemed under control in the spring of 2023. Shaylin was…
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