Category Archives: suicide

Teetering Too Close to Depression

It’s been a rough one my friends. I am really hurting, horrible headache and emotions are all on the down side today. I would be lying if I didn’t tell you that I am downright sad and miserable. Feeling icky … Continue reading

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The Face of Mental Illness

  It’s me. It’s you. It’s your neighbor. Your mother, your brother, your best friend. It can be any of us and all of us. I sit here today feeling somehow less of a person because of my challenges. Fighting … Continue reading

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Veteran’s Day Sentiment

I am a sentimental girl, surprised? And, I have always been in awe of the military. My brother was in military school as a teenager and I remember going up on the weekends to visit, or looking on at an … Continue reading

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PTSD, The Military, and Then There’s Me

As we are approaching Veteran’s Day, and last night’s #mhsm Mental Health and Social Media Chat on Twitter was focused on PTSD and the military, my thoughts are turning to living life with this diagnosis. Personally, my experience with PTSD … Continue reading

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It’s About You: World Suicide Prevention Day

It’s arrived, it’s World Suicide Prevention Day, and I’m glad, I’m pleased. It’s a good thing that so many organizations are making a big deal out of this important topic. It matters. All of the efforts matter. Your participation matters. … Continue reading

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