Daniel Gomez reveals how his suicide attempt at the age of 18 has changed his life forever. Gomez was near graduation from high school and found himself in a state of loneliness. As he was sitting in his car feeling full of despair, he attempted suicide. Twenty-seven years later, Gomez still has a scar that acts as a constant reminder of his ordeal.
For years he’s kept this part of his life a secret, but in trusting a feeling that it was time to share his story, he opened up and realized that his pain could be used for good.
When asked, “What compelled you to share your story now?”
Gomez’s reply, “I was recently invited to speak at a San Antonio, High School where I saw a young lady in distress that had that same kind of look in her eyes. So, I felt compelled to start talking about going from attempting suicide to becoming a national motivational speaker. Shortly after my presentation, this girl ran onto the stage crying and hugging me saying, ‘You just saved my life!’”