Category Archives: Suicide

Warrior Project – Suicide Survivors Grief Group, 01/03/2017

Posted on January 2, 2017 by lindasnyder

Suicide Survivors Grief Group – We welcome those who have recently lost someone to suicide, or those who are still feeling the impact even years later. It is a place to share your grief and learn how to live again … Continue reading →

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The Gray Area of Being Suicidal

Posted on January 2, 2017 by lindasnyder

The following blog from The Mighty (https://themighty.com) describes the passive, habitual, long-term suicidality that too many people live with. The thoughts are always there, lurking in the background. If something negative happens, no matter how minor it is, the immediate … Continue reading →

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Choices

Posted on January 1, 2017 by lindasnyder

I’m a member of several support groups on Facebook for those of us grieving the loss of a spouse, child, parent, or other loved one to suicide. Too many of the members question “Why? Why did s/he do it?” Some … Continue reading →

Posted in Coping Skills & Resiliency, Grief, PTSD, Suicide | Tagged alcoholism, chronic pain, Grief, grieving, Suicide, Warrior Project | Leave a comment

Code 9 – Officer Needs Assistance

Posted on December 30, 2016 by lindasnyder

I’ve started talking to local police departments about The Warrior Project. The reception I’m getting is overwhelmingly positive and supportive. In the past two days, I’ve had several emails back from local departments, and have met with representatives of the police … Continue reading →

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Warrior Project – Suicide Survivors Grief Group, 12/27/2016

Posted on December 27, 2016 by lindasnyder

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Waiting for Something

Posted on December 20, 2016 by lindasnyder

I just keep feeling like I’m waiting for something. John died two months ago, and I can’t seem to move. I’m waiting for something but have no idea what. For him to come home, I guess. It’s kind of like … Continue reading →

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Warrior Project – Suicide Survivors Grief Group, 12/20/2016

Posted on December 20, 2016 by lindasnyder

Statistics on Suicide in Maine 2016 – American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

Posted on December 17, 2016 by lindasnyder

maine-facts-2016-suicide *************************** In memory of my beloved husband John Kelly Snyder… 20 Sept 1956 – 21 Oct 2016. The Warrior Project will eventually become a warm, welcoming drop-in center for those living with extreme emotional and/or physical pain coupled with hopelessness, … Continue reading →

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Living with Psychic/Physical Pain Support Group – Tonight, at The Warrior Project in Lewiston

Posted on December 10, 2016 by lindasnyder

Living with Psychic/Physical Pain Group – For those who are sick & tired of feeling sick & tired of their emotional and/or physical pain. This is a non-religious based group facilitated by a loss survivor/social worker. A typical member would … Continue reading →

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The Reason for Pain

Posted on November 29, 2016 by lindasnyder

Decades ago when I was in my early 20s my ex-husband – not my soul-mate husband who died recently, but a good and brilliant man nonetheless – gave me this answer in response to my demand to understand “why animals … Continue reading →

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