Brave Society

I will never understand why so many people are silent in the face of any type of peer abuse. This is an extremely sensitive subject for me as my youngest son was destroyed by murdering words. Society tends to underestimate the common cruelty that takes place in schools by calling it bullying. Which in of itself is so painful for those who are touched by the verbal rampage of peer abuse. When we dismiss the verbal atrocities of our youth, please don’t be surprised when those children grow up to commit even worse acts violence. The acceptance of violence along with the glorification of violence needs to stop! We need to speak life over our children and we need to demand a better plan for dealing with any type of violence in our educational institutions.

You are brave. You stand in the darkness, whispering Truth back to yourself.

You cannot change the truth, but the truth can change you" ~Unknown~

Covid has been here for 9+ months now....and winter is looming. Mental health issues related to our lock down and the pandemic are especially hard for people with depression and other mental health disorders. NAMI, The National Alliance on Mental Illness has a 24-hour helpline: 800-950-6264. ... The relapse and overdose rate has increased by 30% since March 2020.

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Can You See Suicidal Tendencies in the Brain? Brain Imaging And Suicidal Tendencies Suicide is devastating for the loved ones who are left behind. Family and friends often say they didn’t notice any signs of suicidal tendencies, which leaves them wondering what they might have missed. But what if brain imaging could predict who will attempt suicide?...Continue reading

September 15, 2008 will forever be the day that I learned what gut wrenching pain is, when my youngest son shot himself while at school. It was also his 17 birthday. The day of his birth and death is such a painful day. I will never understand - never.

Twelve years ago we had no warning and twelve years later we are finally seeing people address the loss when there was nothing to indicate that anything was wrong .

Suicide is the number one silent killer! So, if it's a killer, it should be a big concern to all of us, not just those of us who have had their families destroyed and hearts broken. But it's not!!! That said, September is Suicide Prevention month. ... National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Call 1-800-273-8255

Words matter more than most people realize.

From a few years ago but still so relevant.

Perspective and narrative are so important; typically we hear how unsafe schools are in light of a death by suicide due to peer abuse. How the narrative has changed in light of school being out; now being home is unsafe. Something needs to be done to seriously help children navigate their mental wellness. https://www.sacbee.com//health-and-m/article241838696.html

Should you find yourself in need of help.

To such grieving persons I can only say, Lift up your heads and hearts. Surely you did your best. And surely the loved one who is gone did his best, for as long as he could. Remember, now, that his battles and torments are over. Do not judge him, and do not presume to fathom the mind of God where this one of His children is concerned.

Behind every seemingly perfect person there’s a side you can’t see.

Wise words worth remembering #MLK