@cnn: Warning this story mentions suicide. @iambenwest marked 8 years since his brother took his life by launching Reasons to Stay, a website where people can write letters of encouragement to strangers in crisis. They’ve already sent more than 1 million letters. If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts or mental health matters, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 (or 800-273-8255) to connect with a trained counselor or visit the NSPL site.