Ashley Jacobson's powerful poem "Beautiful" is part of the #ZeroReasonsWhy suicide prevention campaign. The next time you look in the mirror, Ashley wants you to see something different in yourself and others. Soaring in the sky watching the fog rise from the Missouri River is one of 18-year-old Ashley Jacobson’s favorite sights as she pilots a Cessna 172.

This senior in high school is earning a private pilot’s certificate during her limited free time and hopes to make flying a part of her career.

Ashley discovered her passion for writing spoken word poetry after seeing A.Ward perform at her youth group a few years ago. She’s excited to be a part of a suicide prevention campaign sharing her positive message of unique and natural beauty.

Ashley plans to pursue her education at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, participate in the Air Force ROTC, and enlist in the Air National Guard. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx