Author Archives: lindasnyder

He Died of Depression

Posted on May 20, 2017 by lindasnyder

I’ve been commenting on a Facebook thread in which the original poster wrote: The quickest and easiest way for [me] to start a flame war in the comments section? By writing down [my] real opinion about the use of “medication” … Continue reading →

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No Group Meeting Saturday, May 6

Posted on May 6, 2017 by lindasnyder

There will be no group meeting Saturday evening, May 6th as the facilitator has another commitment.  Hope to see you next week! My apologies for any inconvenience or difficulties this may present.  If you are in immediate need of help … Continue reading →

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Contracting for Safety i.e. a No Suicide Contract – Does It Work?

Posted on April 27, 2017 by lindasnyder

  Back in the 1990s and earlier, “contracting for safety” was very common.   Someone would present as potentially suicidal and a mental health worker would gain either verbal or written agreement (a “no suicide contract”) that the person would not … Continue reading →

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Profits from Two Businesses to Help Fund The Warrior Project

Posted on April 24, 2017 by lindasnyder

  John and I owned both a small antiques shop and a used bookstore in Lewiston, Maine. After John died, I didn’t know what I wanted to do with the two shops – they take up a huge amount of … Continue reading →

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You’re Not a Victim for Sharing Your Story

Posted on April 23, 2017 by lindasnyder

  This quote is a complete blog in and of itself.  Thank you to Alex Elle. ***************************** For more information about The Warrior Project – soon to be a drop-in and counseling center for those affected by suicide and/or suicidal … Continue reading →

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Six Months

Posted on April 21, 2017 by lindasnyder

Six months.  My wonderful, brilliant, talented husband has been dead for six months. The death certificate deemed it an “intra-oral gunshot wound”.   Simply put, he killed himself. Someone just commented on a blog that he would never suicide because … Continue reading →

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Tuesday, March 21st Support Group Canceled

Posted on March 21, 2017 by lindasnyder

  The Tuesday night support group will not meet again this week.  The facilitator is still ill with pneumonia.  It’s our hope that we’ll be back up and running on Saturday evening for that group. Thank you for your understanding. … Continue reading →

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If You Have Suicidal Thoughts…

Posted on February 26, 2017 by lindasnyder

To my friends, acquaintances, and anyone out there who is fighting suicidal thoughts… Please, please talk to someone.  Get help. Talk therapy.  Medications.  Physical therapy.  Rehab.  Whatever it takes. Do it. I know you don’t know how to formulate the … Continue reading →

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You Never Know the Impact You Have On Someone

Posted on February 26, 2017 by lindasnyder

  I just received an email from the grandmother of one of John’s employees… she had sent two previous handwritten letters telling me what a positive impact John had had on her grandson, and how much that grandson had learned … Continue reading →

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Support Groups Resuming!

Posted on February 17, 2017 by lindasnyder

Between the near constant snow of the past two weeks, a visit from my pregnant daughter (who lives 3000 miles away in Los Angeles) and a number of other unexpected events, our support groups were put on hold for a … Continue reading →

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