One of the most tragic stories to have recently surfaced on the internet is Arlana Miller’s suicide.
A cheerleader from North Texas passed away after sharing a tragic statement on her Instagram page, and the campus community mourned her loss.
Arlana Miller posted a suicide note on her Instagram. She discussed how COVID-19 and tearing her anterior cruciate ligament affected her and her ongoing battle with mental illness.
In the final paragraph of her Instagram post, Arlana Miller claimed that she had been dead inside for too long and that no one was to blame for her choice.
She acknowledged in her note that she had given this life all the fight and that she hadn’t felt good for a time.
Miller also encouraged readers to find a means to express their emotions and check in on the people they care about.
Several days following Miller’s passing, the post was deleted.
Since May is National Mental Health Awareness Month, her father, Arthur Miller, says he hopes his daughter’s struggles will remind others that it’s alright to struggle.
Arlana ended her life by walking into the Mississippi River only days before finishing her first year at Southern University.
According to Banks, this social media post was discovered by his department on Thursday.
In the press statement, Banks stated, ‘Southern Athletics expresses its condolences to Arlana’s family and friends. Her family, the rest of our department’s staff, the student-athletes, and the entire SU community are all in our thoughts and prayers. Jaguar Nation is a close-knit community, and at this trying time, we grieve together. We appreciate everyone who is assisting and supporting the squad as Arlana’s teammates and coaches are also grieving.”
Miller had an immediate impact on Floyd Sias’ team, the cheerleading coach at Southern University.
Miller directly affected Floyd Sias’ team, the cheerleading coach at Southern University.
Denim Hill, a fellow Southern Jaguar and one of Arlana’s childhood pals, declared, ‘I want everyone to know she was the finest person ever. I’ve never experienced that kind of bond.’
Aftermath Of Her Suicide
The University Counseling Center is making its services available to any student who may require assistance at this trying time, according to leaders at Southern University.
According to Banks, the University will offer counseling to student-athletes and department personnel throughout the day on the third floor of the A.W. Mumford Fieldhouse.
The University also advised students to reach out, including 24/7 counseling services, if necessary.
Miller passed away during Mental Health Awareness Month.
According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, NAMI, the purpose of awareness month this year is to spread the phrase “Together for Mental Health.”
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