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...
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My Friend is Dying
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No One to Call Mom or Dad
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Getting Overwhelmed
Getting Overwhelmed with Life
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TIR & Life’s Traumas Revisited
Grief – Insomnia - Disturbing Memories – Guilt – Anxieties – Nightmares and more…
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