If you’re thinking about giving up, don’t.

About this video

Shelton addresses viewers contemplating suicide, acknowledging their pain and exhaustion. He shares that he personally relates to feelings of isolation and hopelessness, and urges viewers to stay alive—not necessarily to fix everything, but just to make it through the present moment. Shelton argues that current pain doesn’t define one’s worth or future, and encourages reaching out for help.

Key takeaways

• Shelton relates to feelings of wanting the pain to stop rather than necessarily wanting to die, emphasizing viewers are not alone in their struggles
• He advises not trusting the negative voice in one’s head during crisis, asserting that asking for help is strength rather than weakness
• Shelton encourages staying alive one moment at a time rather than trying to solve everything at once, believing future possibilities remain unknown

Episode details: published May 9, 2025 · 11.5K views · 10:22 long. Summary written by Self Growth Videos from the episode itself. The talks summarized here are Trent Shelton’s own words and beliefs, presented for education; summaries are written by Self Growth Videos from each episode itself.

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