I am amazed at the insensitivity of some people when death and loss occur. Do people think before they speak? I am going to presume people do not know what they do not know.
“WAKEUP Call”…Why Did You Say That?
Suicide Concepts & Terminology
When suicide touches close to home or you are in a position to help someone who is contemplating suicide, understanding a few terms and concepts will benefit you.
Committed suicide:
- It is common to say “you commit a robbery” or “commit a...
FRIENDSHIPS or ACQUAINTANCES
When I say “FRIENDSHIPS” what comes to mind? Do you have a close friend or two? Are some of your friends more acquaintances than true friends? When times get tough what friends are there for you? Now, add grief and...
Today is Valentine’s Day, do you care?
For some people this is a special day and for others it may be a day of who cares about Valentine’s Day.
After the loss of someone you care deeply about, does Valentine’s Day have the same meaning?
Hmmm, what does Valentine’s...
Potentials for The Other Side of Grief and Loss
First, it is important to recognize that there is the potential for individuals to experience love, joy and happiness after a loss. Sometimes, they need help realizing this potential in themselves. You can help them do that.
Knowing that grief can be...
No Tolerance after a Loss
I share this post as an observation to help you help others with grief and loss.
Have you ever looked at, listened to or lived with someone after a close relationship ended, even by death? One theme that is common among...
What others might not know about suicide loss continued (part 3 of 3)
This is what I have noticed when people start to “get better” or appear better. This in NO WAY says they are 100% better. It does say that they are starting to live around the pain of their loss. As...
Small Wonders in Tough Times
Have you ever taken the time to analyse the events in your life and then wonder how you made it through the tough times? Sometimes, the tough times include grief and loss. There are inevitably, small wonders in the tough...
Help From Unexpected Places
Recently I was reading a book that prompted me to think of times when help from unexpected places came into my life. At first I noticed help came when I was in distress. As life continued I began to realize...
Children and Thoughts of Suicide Part 2
As discussed in a prior article part 1, children do have thoughts of suicide and DO act upon those thoughts. What do you need to pay attention to? How do children know about suicide? What can YOU do?
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