“For all those who may be struggling, you are not alone and you are loved. It is okay to ask for help,' the former Bruin wrote on social media.
Editor's note: If you or a loved one is feeling distressed, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. The crisis center provides free and confidential emotional support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to civilians and veterans. Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline atLOS ANGELES- Thomas Cole, a former offensive lineman for the UCLA Bruins, announced his retirement on social media, citing his mental health struggles.
"At the start of 2022 I made an attempt to take my own life. At first I was regretful that I made the attempt but thankfully…I have come to a much brighter outlook for my own future," the social media post read.
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