US Army Influencer, Michelle Young, 34, Dies by Suicide

_{Staff Sergeant Michelle Young, 34, had served in the army for 16 years (michelleyoung17/Instagram)}

US Army soldier and fitness influencer, Staff Sergeant Michelle Young, tragically died by suicide days after celebrating her daughter's 12th birthday. With 16 years of military service, including two tours in Afghanistan, she also volunteered in crisis response and at a local homeless shelter.

Days before her death, Young shared a heartfelt birthday message for her daughter on social media, expressing the joy of being her mother. Her advocacy for mental health, inspired by her brother's suicide, was evident in her posts.

Despite her social media popularity with 108K followers, the reasons behind her suicide remain unclear. Young's close bond with her daughter is highlighted, and a GoFundMe has been launched to support her.

The fundraising page emphasizes Michelle's roles as a soldier, friend, and single mother, underlining the unpredictability of internal struggles. It aims to assist her daughter Gracie, emphasizing the importance of supporting those left behind after a tragedy.

A reminder about the National Suicide Hotline is included, urging those in crisis or anyone concerned about someone to seek help.