Tag: suicide awareness
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Remembering the Uncle My Kids Will Never Know
Get Pregnant Fast It wasn’t until the world mourned the loss of a beloved comedian that I found myself asking my sisters, “How did you explain our brother’s passing to your children?” My son is aware that I had a brother who passed away during my childhood, but he remains unaware of the tragic circumstances…
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Walmart’s Disturbing Halloween Costume: A Call for Sensitivity
Get Pregnant Fast It seems that Walmart has crossed a troubling line this Halloween season. The retail giant has made headlines for offering a latex prosthetic labeled “Razor Blade Suicide Scar Wound Latex Costume Makeup” (sold by Totally Costumes). The product imagery is shocking, depicting deep cuts with a hand holding a razor blade, which…
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The Shared Grief of Loss: A Personal Reflection on Suicide
Get Pregnant Fast Suicide. It’s a heavy term that carries an immense weight. When I first heard the news, I felt an overwhelming sense of sadness and a nagging curiosity. What had happened? Where was the body? As I drove my usual route to daycare, I passed by the park and saw police cars, yellow…
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Why Robin Williams’ Death Haunts Me
Get Pregnant Fast As I reflect on the tragic loss of Robin Williams, I am filled with profound sadness—no, devastation. While I am not surprised by his passing, the reality of it hits me like a punch to the gut. It infuriates me that such a brilliant mind was claimed by a relentless illness. Williams…
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Youth Suicide: Let’s Provide Them with Hope
Get Pregnant Fast “I just can’t take it anymore. The voices are louder, and I feel trapped. It’s getting harder, and I don’t want to live anymore. Please, I need help.” As she sits across from me, her words are heavy with desperation and fear, tears streaming down her face. I notice her trembling hands,…