A Southern University cheerleader who used to write suicide notes as a teenager has taken her own life.
“May this day bring me rest and peace.” Ariana Miller wrote a long suicide note in her name Instagram page On wednesday
Her body was found in the Mississippi River after school officials informed her Suicide note Wednesday around 9 p.m.
In his post, which received more than 65,000 likes, Miller wrote about his fight against suicidal ideation at a young age.
“I’ve been fighting this urge since I was a teenager. I’ve given this life all my struggles. I’m grateful to everyone who has entered my life and I can only imagine how it will find you.”
He continued:
“I pray to the people in my life you learn to express your feelings and always get help !!! I have failed at this and I am afraid it is too late. Mom, thank you so much, I pray you know I am at rest now You gave me everything to make me happy, You gave me everything to make me happy! I am happy in the water where everything is calm and peaceful. I wrote many suicide notes in my life but finally, I reached my end. Teaches to test “strong” friends, always be present! I oppose myself but never give up !!! “
Southern University and A&M College Issued a statement On Twitter:
“We are saddened to lose Arlana Miller, a newcomer to Southern University, a cheerleader.
On May 4, 2022, at approximately 9 p.m., Southern University Athletics Department was notified of a social media post that eventually led to this unfortunate announcement.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about mental or behavioral health issues and help reduce stigma.
Counseling is available at the University Counseling Center for all students and especially for student-athletes in the department. Holistic Behavioral Health Hotline offers 24/7 counseling services. Please call (225) 368-9602.
We ask for your prayers, love, and support.
Our deepest sympathies to Miller’s family, SU Cheer and friends.
We love you Arlana#Forverjag. “
Dear Jaguar,
Our entire campus community is deeply saddened by the untimely death of Arlana Miller, a young man majoring in agriculture on the Baton Rouge campus. Arlana was a native of Texas and one of the cheerleaders at our Southern University. pic.twitter.com/FJ7qMPTamn
– Southern University (ouSouthernU_BR) May 5, 2022
