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Suicide, Suicidal Tendencies and Prevention

Suicide, Suicidal Tendencies and Prevention

Life can be very challenging at any time, however at present we are faced with what seems to be many more challenges than usual. There is the increased cost of living, escalating rental costs — if you are fortunate enough to find a place. Interest rates are going up...
Stigmas and Myths

Stigmas and Myths

Many and varied myths and stigmas have been associated with suicide over the centuries, but gradually we are beginning to discuss the subject more openly. Once, it was a dreadful shame to have a family member suicide and people went to great lengths to disguise that...
Ups and Downs

Ups and Downs

Life is full of ups and downs. Sometimes there is more of one than the other. How we deal with them is often dependent on other factors occurring in our lives at the same time. I’ve had more than my fair share of down moments in my life and never more than...

Understanding Aloneness

We all need time alone. Sometimes we need to take time away from the mad rush of life and chill out. It is not being antisocial but a vital boost for your health and well-being. Loneliness is a different thing — you can be lonely and surrounded by a crowd of...
Shielding or Protecting?

Shielding or Protecting?

People are often capable of withstanding more than we give them credit for. While we may talk about the difficulty of coping with the possibility of a loved one’s death, when it actually happens, we tend to manage and do so quite well. When my daughter died by...