I follow The Alliance of Hope for Suicide Survivors on Facebook, and read a post last month entitled A Moment in Time: Eulogy for Kathy, my Sweet Sister. The Author, MaryCatherine, asks you to pause and "not to reduce her entire life to that one moment that she made the transition from being alive in this world." This quote resinated with me, as I struggle to ensure that my father is remembered for the man he was, and not the moment that ended ...
Archives for November 2014
Depression vs. Slump
Lately, I’ve been wondering if there’s a difference between depression and “a slump.” After losing someone to suicide, I think it’s natural to become hyper-vigilant to ensure we don’t miss any warning signs from others. I am finding it hard to strike a balance between being mindful and being overly concerned about someone’s behavior. I mean, how can you really know? I also don’t want to become super-annoying to people if I repeatedly check in ...
Is Dying with Dignity Suicide?
I recently moved and have spent the past couple days with my head buried in boxes. I took a few minutes this evening to see what was going on outside the confines of my home. It saddened me to see that, Brittany Maynard has ended her life. As I read through the People article, "Terminally Ill Woman Brittany Maynard Has Ended Her Own Life," I couldn't help but think about my dad and his choice to end his own life. I took some time to read ...