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Suicide: Are You Worried You Don’t Have What It Takes to Keep Going?

Have you ever worried that you don’t have what it takes to keep going? Perhaps even contemplated suicide? You are not alone. No matter how isolated or hopeless you feel, it’s important to remember that it doesn’t have to stay that way. In this article, my friend Tammy Kennington will share what actions to take…

When You are Not a Professional in Suicide Prevention

When You are Not a Professional in Suicide Prevention

Do you think talking about suicide feels a little bit scary and uncomfortable? You are not alone! After all, most of us are not professionals in suicide prevention. We wonder—“What if we say the wrong thing?” “What if our words make the situation worse?”  The temptation to let Suicide Awareness Week sneak by without a…

Finding Hope When You Want the Pain to End | Guest Post by Dr. Michelle Bengtson

Finding Hope When You Want the Pain to End | Guest Post by Dr. Michelle Bengtson

I am honored to welcome Dr. Michelle Bengtson back as our guest. She has a unique insight both as a professional and as someone who understands what it is like to want the pain to end.  September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Will you join me in learning all we can to help prevent…