Children, Suicide, and Gun Control

Ian was preparing for school when a behavioral issue popped up and was sent to his room. His emotional capacity was not able to decipher or understand the consequences of what he was about to do next. Ian took his life at the age of ten. His mother would have never contemplated this chain of…

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From Suicide to a Life of Pain

When my daughter was nine, she would play on a game called Fantage.  It was a cute cartoon game that encouraged fun, imagination, and pretend.  They of course had parental controls in which you could oversee your child’s time on the game as well as how much contact they could have with others. They were…

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It’s OKAY to Talk About Your Feelings

Does your teen know it’s okay to talk about the emotions they have when they feel lost, depressed, sad, and hopeless? On July 31, rugby player Luke Ambler said this, “My brother-in-law killed himself back in April and it was completely out of the blue.” Because it left his family devastated, he felt that something…

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“Me Before You” Movie – Suicide Glamorized for Disabled

When I first saw the previews for “Me Before You” movie, the plot or point of it was not really defined.  Upon further investigation, it left me disturbed by its encouraging romantic ideology that suicide is beautiful and loving for the disabled. The dictionary definition of disabled is as follows:   incapacitated by illness or…

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The Phone Call

While being busy at home, I received a phone call.  Saying hello several times and not hearing a reply, I listened to see if I could figure out who was calling.  To my surprise it was someone that I knew. They had no idea that their cell phone accidentally automated my phone number. After yelling…

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Listen!

Suicide is preventable.  Listen, really listen to your teens.  They want you to listen.  They need you to listen.  Don’t wait until it is too late.

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A Few Helpful Resources on Suicide for Families

I cannot begin to comprehend or feel the loss of losing a loved one from suicide. I am thankful for Hope For Hurting Parents Resources in which they can help you in so many ways in dealing with that loss and find healing from your pain and help guide you through your difficult journey.

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Wake Up! Your Teen Is Trying To Tell You Something!

The above quote was by my daughter in the height of her depression and suicidal tendencies. As a parent, it was difficult to hear but also eye-opening at the same time. What she shared is very true to how teens feel. This month all across the nation is focusing on the awareness of suicide. It…

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