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As loyal readers know over the last couple of weeks I have written quite a few pieces both on the Burble and on Breaking Bipolar on suicide after a person I consider a friend attempted suicide. Luckily he is still with us, and I think the writings on the topic will help others who have been through a suicide attempt and the loved ones of those who have attempted suicide.
I don’t want to say something “good” came out of my friend’s suicide attempt because I think that diminishes his personal experience. But maybe others have been helped. And that is thanks to him. Thanks to his honesty and bravery in speaking about his suicide attempt. I’m honored to know him.
So here are articles for:
I know many people have attempted suicide and they feel ashamed and alone. Often those who have attempted suicide are treated like lepers by those who love them.
Well, not by me.
Please read my words to you:
You’re not in an easy position, and I know it. Please read:
And, of course, the best of all results would be to avoid a suicide attempt in the first place. If I could give that gift to everyone, I would. Please read these articles:
Natasha Tracy is an award-winning writer, speaker, advocate, and consultant from the Pacific Northwest. She has been living with bipolar disorder for 26 years and has written more than 2000 articles on the subject.
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Very happy and surprized to see someone to take time to gather all this info, and put it together so all can learn from it. I am a survor, of many times, now take the time to do peer to per, with those in need, your info will make this a easier.
————————Thankyou Natasha
Hi Philip,
Happy to help any way that I can.
– Natasha Tracy
Ditto Natasha, awesome job here. You have covered a difficult topic in a sensitive but realistic way. Well done.
Thanks Elizabeth. I appreciate the positive feedback.
Superb posts as always, and a great resource. Thanks so much for linking them up to
http://wordsinsync.blogspot.com/2011/08/monday-madness-linky-plus-poem-cyclic.html
Shah. X
Hi Shah,
Thanks so much. Happy to linky when I can remember :)
– Natasha Tracy