Author Archives: lindasnyder

Resilience in the Face of Extreme Challenge

My life has not been easy.  Over the past 60 years, there have been very few periods of time when I haven’t been faced with some kind of major adversity (or too often, several at once): a parent dying when … Continue reading

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Breathe

http://imgur.com/n5jBp45 There have been too many moments in the past nearly three weeks when I have felt unable to breathe… and moments when it seemed all I was capable of was to breathe. **************** In memory of my beloved husband … Continue reading

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Tonight I Screamed at My Husband

Tonight I screamed at my husband.  SCREAMED at him. I was furious.  I was beyond furious.  I howled my rage from the depths of my very cells, with an erupting fury that surely reached to the nearest stars.  My voice … Continue reading

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How to Keep Working Productively When You’re Under Extreme Stress

https://www.fastcompany.com/3065300/work-smart/how-to-keep-working-productively-when-youre-under-extreme-stress Fast Company.  November 07, 2016. 5 MINUTE READ  – WORK SMART How To Keep Working Productively When You’re Under Extreme Stress You’ve got a big job with bigger responsibilities. Then disaster strikes. Here’s how to keep it together. [Photo: Chad … Continue reading

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Know The Risk Factors of Suicide

Know the Risk Factors Risk factors are characteristics that make it more likely that someone will consider, attempt, or die by suicide. They can’t cause or predict a suicide attempt, but they’re important to be aware of. Mental disorders, particularly … Continue reading

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Developing The Warrior Project

My husband is dead.  My Johnny is gone.  Please come back… Damnit John, don’t do this to me! The emotions are all over the place, and I am having a hard time sitting still.  I cannot sleep at night because … Continue reading

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Joey, by Concrete Blonde

If you’ve ever loved a troubled man, especially one who numbs his pain with alcohol, this should resonate. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OdpTcvSn8HQ Joey Concrete Blonde Joey… Baby… Don’t get crazy Detours, fences… I get defensive…. I know you’ve heard it all before So … Continue reading

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The Warrior Project

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