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Trigger Warning: Suicide
One of my usual morning routines is to check my emails and social media accounts. This morning, I was shocked to discover that one of my classmates died of suicide. He's the second one in my class to die this way. We went through 13 years of Christian schooling together from kindergarten to high school. He was quiet and fit the idiom, "still waters run deep." Although we weren't close, he left an impression on me.
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 Since May is Mental Health Awareness month and AAPI (Asian American Pacific Islander) Heritage month, we will combine the two and talk about Asian American mental health.
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 Trigger Warning: Suicide
💚 People are quick to call 911 when someone is having a medical emergency. However, they are hesitant when someone is actively suicidal. Let’s normalize calling 911 or taking them to the nearest ER when someone is actively suicidal.  Trigger Warning: Suicide, Suicidal Ideation, Depression
💚 💚 💚 On one particular Sunday, in the 1990s, a classmate called me and said she was holding a knife and was going to kill herself. Even though I was only a freshman in high school, I knew she was crying out for help. Trigger Warning: Suicide, Suicidal Ideation
💚 I was 22 when suicidal thoughts again plagued my mind. I didn’t want to live anymore. The emotional rollercoaster was too much. I felt hysterical and inconsolable. I just wanted the nightmare to end. Darkness was closing in fast…and it seemed there was no light at the end of the tunnel. Reach out to someone you haven't talked to in awhile. Your contact can make a world of difference to someone who is feeling emotional and thinking of taking their life.
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AuthorJourney to Wholeness is a blog written by Lillian Simon (except where indicated). She is a Christian who wears many hats, including being a nurse, health coach, mentor, writer, editor, and graphic designer. She is passionate about sharing health information to inspire others to find practical and natural ways to heal their body, soul, and spirit. Archives
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