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Silenced
People are taught, even directly advised, not to burden others with their problems. Then when tragedy happens people ask, “Why didn’t they talk to someone?” We are taught to put on a smile to mask our sadness. Laughter to mask … Continue reading
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Tagged depression, help, hope, lonely, Mental health, perplexed, relationships, silence, society, suicide
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When You’ve Done All You Can Do
A few weeks ago, there was a discussion on someone’s blog about depression. Forgive me for not remembering where exactly that was, right now. The topic was focused on how people are afraid to tell others when they are going … Continue reading
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Tagged death, depression, family, friendship, help, live, Mental health, Questions, suicide, therapy
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Stop Complaining and Start Fixing – One-Liner Wednesday
“I get things are bad. But what are we (you/me) doing to fix it?” ~ Britt Robertson Whether it’s a problem in the world, in our own home, or in us, change will only come when we stop complaining and … Continue reading
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Tagged #1linerWeds, change, complaining, depression, family, Mental health, negativity, problems, relationships, work
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When Tomorrow Doesn’t Come
“My mother called on Sunday wanting to spend time with me, but I was too busy that day and couldn’t. On Tuesday she died.” As I spoke to the young woman who cried these words, tears filled my eyes. Her … Continue reading
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Tagged death, depression, family, grief, loss, mother, parents, regrets, relationships, sudden death
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Me - Who am I? 