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Tag Archives: Suicide
Support Groups Resuming!
Life was been wicked busy lately, even as I’ve struggled to find purpose in it all. But I’ve had a few surprising breakthroughs and “aha!” experiences, and John has continued to be with me every step of the way – … Continue reading
Sexual Predation Has a Life-Long Impact on Its Victims
There’s an article in today’s Portland (ME) Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram titled Scars of abuse linger for former Boy Scouts now well into middle age. Unless you have a subscription to the PPH/MST, you may not be able to access … Continue reading
On the Fourth Anniversary
Four years ago today my husband took his own life. I still can’t believe the depth of pain and hopelessness he was living with to do such a final, fatal act. But I understand it. I miss you terribly, John. … Continue reading
Wall of Art – Supporting The Grief Warrior Project
Since my husband died, the vintage & antiques business we had started has funneled all profits (after expenses) into The Grief Warrior Project, to help me help others facing the same devastation I did after John’s death. Although I eventually … Continue reading
Posted in Coping Skills & Resiliency, Grief, Heritage Collectibles Books & Maps, Suicide, Support Groups, Uncategorized, Wall of Art, Warrior Project
Tagged dealing with grief, death by suicide, Grief, heritage collectibles, Heritage Health Services, Suicide, suicide supports, support group, The Grief Warrior Project, Wall of Art
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Coping with Suicide – Individual & Group Sessions
The Grief Warrior Project is now offering individual support sessions on Wednesday mornings and Thursday late afternoons with a mental health professional who has lived the experience of the devastating loss of her husband to suicide. Individual sessions are available … Continue reading
Executive Dysfunction and The “Impossible Task”
There’s an idea called the “Impossible Task” that’s gone viral in the past year or so. Coined by M. Molly Backes, the Impossible Task is the inability to manage a very simple, every day function that would not be a … Continue reading
Almost Three Years…
Well, strictly speaking, I’m “cured” of the bout of pneumonia that knocked me off my feet and significantly limited my ability to work for nearly two weeks. I could whine about the on-going cough and exhaustion, but everyone else is … Continue reading
Posted in Grief, Suicide
Tagged courage, Grief, passing on the pain, sadness, Suicide, the pain of suicide
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A Plea… Posted to My Facebook Timeline on August 30, 2019
A plea… My Johnny was brilliant, talented, funny and larger than life. He was also deeply flawed and silently battled hideous demons he could not talk about, and which left him with a sense of shame that he couldn’t shake … Continue reading
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Tagged courage, Grief, passing on the pain, sadness, Suicide, the pain of suicide
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Thoughts from September 2nd, 2019
My house smells like incense and a fresh pot of coffee. The sound of rain is soothing and everything is a brilliant green. The pups are sleeping on the chairs near me, and I’ve gotten several projects out of the … Continue reading
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Tagged courage, Grief, passing on the pain, sadness, Suicide, the pain of suicide
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Fee-for-Service Grief Supports Via Telephone To Begin September 23
Beginning September 23 at 4:00 am EST – YES, 4:00 in the morning! – The Grief Warrior Project will offer fee-for-service telephone supports for people coping with the complicated grief that comes with the suicide of a loved one. The … Continue reading
Posted in Grief, Suicide, Telephone Supports
Tagged courage, Grief, grief supports, passing on the pain, sadness, Suicide, Telephone Supports, the pain of suicide
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