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Mother Grieving Loss of Child
Mother Grieving Loss of Child – http://mothergrievinglossofchild.blogspot.com/ Welcome to my blog! I am Angie B. Prince, a Christian, Wife of Tommy, Mother of 3, Life Coach, Psychotherapist, and Mother Grieving. On 8/2/2006, our precious 19-year-old daughter Merry Katherine was killed. Here I share as we agonizingly process our grief and trauma; I pray our God […]
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Forget Positive Thinking – Try This to Curb Teen Anxiety
“I didn’t get invited to Julie’s party… I’m such a loser.” “I missed the bus… nothing ever goes my way.” “My science teacher wants to see me… I must be in trouble.” Read original here These are the thoughts of a high school student named James. You wouldn’t know it from his thoughts, but James […]
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This Gene Could Tell You Who Is At Risk For Suicide
Read original here A new study could be the key to creating a blood test that can screen people for suicide risk. Such a test, experts say, could improve treatment in hospitals, clinics or even help military leaders assess which active-duty members and veterans are most at risk of suicide. The military is battling a […]
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Depression vs. Slump
Read original here Lately, I’ve been wondering if there’s a difference between depression and “a slump.” After losing someone to suicide, I think it’s natural to become hyper-vigilant to ensure we don’t miss any warning signs from others. I am finding it hard to strike a balance between being mindful and being overly concerned about […]
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How We Grieve on Social Media
Read original here At 2:38 p.m. on September 9, 2013, Jeremy Fowler posted a picture of his family wearing bicycle helmets while standing in front of the split-rail fence of a horse corral in nowhere New Hampshire. The reflection of their washed out skin bespoke the 2.0 megapixels of Jeremy’s flip phone camera. It was […]
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A MOTHER’S GRIEF
A MOTHER’S GRIEF. . 16 September 2014 at 13:47 You ask me how I’m feeling, but do you really want to know? The moment I try telling you … You say you have to go How can I tell you, what it’s been like for me I am haunted, I am broken By things that […]
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Losing Someone to Suicide
Read original here Please note that this article originally published in early 2012. It is hard enough to lose a loved one as a child or a teen but to add the extra stigma of suicide almost seems unbearable. On June 25, 2011 Comfort Zone Camp, in partnership with the Samaritans and the Massachusetts Department […]
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When Words Fail: Lessons From a Father Grieving His Teen’s Suicide
Read the original article here Recently, my world was turned upside down. My 19-year-old son succumbed to the illness of depression and took his own life. As many have said previously, this pain is something no parent should have to endure. There are no words to express the depth of the guilt, anger, sadness, and […]
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Suicide Is Not A Sign A Person Was Weak: It’s A Sign The Battle With Depression Was Lost
Read Article here In 2003, I lost a beloved and revered mentor. Much like with Robin Williams, information was initially scarce: all I knew at first was that he had died the night before. A few hours later, I crossed paths with a friend and we immediately started talking about what we had just found […]