“I write because I don’t know what I think until I read what I say.” ~Flannery O’Connor Have you ever replayed the same conversation over and over in your mind? Or found yourself lying awake at night, thinking through the same worries without getting any...
Many of us have a not-so-nice “inner voice.” You know, that harsh, critical little voice that tells you things like, “ You’re not good enough ,” “ You should have done better ,” or “ Everyone is going to judge you. ” Over time, that...
Safety Planning: A Guide to Suicide Prevention September is Suicide Prevention Month, which makes it an important time to talk about something that can genuinely save lives: knowing what to do when someone is experiencing suicidal thoughts. When we hear the words “suicide prevention,” it...
It’s National Suicide Prevention Month, which means it’s time to talk about an uncomfortable, yet incredibly important topic. Although suicide is still considered “taboo”in many parts of our society, suicidal thoughts are more common than many people realize. Someone can experience them occasionally or for...