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Category Archives: Death & Dying
Whoa… Loads Going on Here!
There’s been a great deal of work going on in the background here at The Grief Warrior Project… I’ll try to get caught up with everyone soon! In the meantime, Heritage Health Services (the “parent” company of The Grief Warrior … Continue reading →
Happy Anniversary – I Love You
Today is our 10th wedding anniversary. I have to celebrate it alone, though. My great big strong brilliant talented wonderful husband killed himself almost two years ago. So instead of laughing and loving and toasting more years to come, I … Continue reading →
Posted in Death & Dying, Grief, John K Snyder, Suicide
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Tagged anxiety, anxious, depression, Grief, Loneliness, lonely, stress, stress management, Suicide
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She Said, “I Wish I Had Died First…”
From Gavin DeGraw, Soldier. You can find it on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OfHUBcevBn0 “Soldier” La da da da da da, la da da da da [x2] Where did all the people go? They got scared when the lights went low. I’ll get you … Continue reading →
Posted in Death & Dying, Grief, Loneliness, Suicide
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Tagged die first, empath, Grief, pain, Suicide, support group, Warrior Project
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I Didn’t See It Happening…
With the antiques shop & used book store John and I started and that I’m now running on my own, my social work job, my volunteer activities – and my frequent grief-stricken meltdowns – I don’t do much that’s particularly … Continue reading →
Posted in Death & Dying, Grief, Loneliness, Suicide
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Tagged Grief, nightmare, pain, Suicide, Warrior Project
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The Slam of the Day Does Not Define You
It’s been one of those days… Aside from the usual day to day stuff that can put one in an irritable mood if one lets it (cold drizzly rain, too much to do, not having the correct paperwork with you … Continue reading →
Posted in Coping Skills & Resiliency, Death & Dying, Grief, Loneliness, Suicide
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Tagged Grief, nightmare, pain, Suicide, Warrior Project
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He Died of Depression
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 →
Posted in Death & Dying, Grief, Loneliness, Suicide
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Tagged Grief, kobayashi maru, nightmare, pain, Suicide, Warrior Project
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No Group Meeting Saturday, May 6
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 →
Posted in Death & Dying, Grief, Loneliness, Suicide
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Tagged Grief, kobayashi maru, nightmare, pain, Suicide, Warrior Project
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Contracting for Safety i.e. a No Suicide Contract – Does It Work?
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 →
Posted in Death & Dying, Grief, Suicide
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Tagged contract for safety, Grief, nightmare, no suicide contract, pain, Suicide, Warrior Project
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You’re Not a Victim for Sharing Your Story
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 →
Posted in Death & Dying, Grief, Loneliness, Suicide
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Tagged Alex Elle, Grief, not a victim, survivor, victim, Warrior Project
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Six Months
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 →
Posted in Death & Dying, Grief, Loneliness, Suicide
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