Tag Archives: American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

On the Flip Side: When Someone You Love Could Be Suicidal

What to do when you can’t talk to anyone about your troubles and struggles? You tell the world, uh hm, I mean, your blog. But the bigger question facing me tonight is “What do you do when you can’t help … Continue reading

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New Vision

As a health activist, and as my role as an activist has become more and more defined, I have developed a desire to participate in more “real world” activities related to activism. I get more and more newsletters and updates … Continue reading

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Community Walk ’09

This past weekend I was privileged to be a part of the Kansas City Out of the Darkness Community Walk for Suicide Prevention. I was honored to be a part of the committee that worked to put the event together … Continue reading

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The Heat Is On

If you know me, then you know my passion for promoting suicide prevention…if you don’t know me…then you know this about me now! My current endeavor involving these efforts to promote awareness and end stigma and prevent suicide involves the … Continue reading

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Choose Wisely

This is the great conundrum facing most who live with illness such as Fibromyalgia . . .” What do I give up so that I can be well or feel well? and What do I take on despite the ill … Continue reading

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