Tag: suicide prevention
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A Call to Action: The U.S. Leads the World in Child Gun Deaths
Get Pregnant Fast When envisioning America, images of apple pie and the stars and stripes often come to mind. Sadly, we must now also associate it with a grim reality: the alarming rate of child fatalities caused by firearms. A recent study published in the journal Pediatrics reveals shocking statistics. Between 2012 and 2014, an…
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13 Semis Line Up on Freeway to Support Man in Crisis
Get Pregnant Fast In a poignant display of solidarity, 13 semi-trucks gathered beneath a freeway overpass in Michigan to assist a man contemplating suicide. This touching scene unfolded early in the morning when local law enforcement received a distressing report about the individual on the brink. As he stood precariously close to the edge, a…
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Wife Shares Heartbreaking Photo of Rock Icon Days Before His Tragic Passing to Raise Awareness
Get Pregnant Fast In a poignant effort to shed light on the often-hidden struggles of mental health, the wife of a beloved rock star has shared a touching photo just days before his untimely death. This tragic loss has resonated deeply with fans, and the image serves as a powerful reminder of the invisibility of…
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When Your Child Expresses Suicidal Thoughts: A Parent’s Journey
Get Pregnant Fast When a loved one grapples with suicidal thoughts, it can be an excruciating experience. When that loved one is your child, the pain is magnified a hundredfold. Witnessing your child battle depression and hearing them express a desire to end their life is a heart-wrenching ordeal that can leave any parent feeling…
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I Lost My Mother to Suicide, and Her Absence Haunts Me Daily
Get Pregnant Fast September 25 is a profoundly emotional day for me. It marks my amazing husband’s birthday, and three years ago, while just seven weeks pregnant, we found ourselves in a clinic in Tokyo, overwhelmed with joy as we heard the precious sound of our baby’s heartbeat for the first time. That day was…
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The Importance of “You Matter”: Reflections on a Friend Lost to Suicide
Get Pregnant Fast September is recognized as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. I must confess, I never fully understood the significance of dedicating a month to this cause until it struck me personally. This realization dawned upon me on January 18, 2016, the day my dear friend, Jenna, took her own life. It’s essential to clarify…
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Yes, I Will Share My Journey as a Suicide Survivor with My Daughter – Here’s Why
Get Pregnant Fast The first time I attempted to end my life, I was just 17, a high school junior seemingly on the path to success. With straight A’s, a bright future ahead, and a life that appeared commendable from the outside, my internal reality told a vastly different story. I felt an overwhelming sense…
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Dwayne Johnson Shares Emotional Message on Suicide Prevention
Get Pregnant Fast In a heartfelt Instagram post, actor Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson opened up about a deeply personal experience from his past, highlighting the importance of mental health awareness. Amidst filming a scene for his series Ballers in a cemetery, Johnson reflected on a traumatic moment when he was just 15 years old—his mother’s…