On Mothers’ Day, many families will be celebrating, sharing happy memories and creating new ones. Toasts will be made to moms of all ages and their children will be with them, either in person or over the phone or Internet. However, for some mothers, this will be a bittersweet day. They’ll have…
DetailsEight years ago, it was a beautiful morning, just like today. The sun was shining and there was a gentle breeze blowing, making the day just “perfect”. Instead of basking in the glory of the day, the news of your death was spreading quickly around the community. Your friends started to come to our home,…
DetailsI am always getting messages from moms, or family members from across the US. These folks are worried about their children, teens and adult children. They may be struggling with depression, suicidal ideation or some other mental health disorder. What can I do from across the country to help? I have never even met these people.…
DetailsSome would consider me a survivor. It has been 8 1/2 years since the tragic death of my son, Kenny to suicide. There was a significant amount of stress on the entire family as we lived through Kenny’s battle for recovery. Imagine waking up, every day, for over three years, never knowing whether this is…
DetailsIF LIFE HAD DO OVERS by Tricia Baker There is much discussion regarding the new “whole child” curriculum in the West Windsor-Plainsboro School (WWP) district with a vote scheduled to take place on Tuesday, December 15, 2015 at WWP High School South. Many parents are afraid that their children will not be challenged enough in…
DetailsSunday, September 9th Seven Days of Refection for National Suicide Prevention Awareness Week Thoughts on Losing a Child to Suicide Day ONE: Never take your children for granted. Sometimes I watch parents who are chastising their children for the littlest things. I know we get tired as parents, and I would never criticize anyone for his/her…
DetailsMonday, September 10th Seven Days of Refection for National Suicide Prevention Awareness Week Thoughts on Losing a Child to Suicide Day TWO: No one chooses to be mentally ill. Why would anyone choose to suffer in silence? Why would anyone choose to have thoughts racing in their heads so fast that they cannot think clearly? Why…
DetailsTuesday, September 11th Seven Days of Refection for National Suicide Prevention Awareness Week Thoughts on Losing a Child to Suicide DayTHREE : One in four are affected by some mental health disorder. Less than 40% seek treatment. Lack of treatment or delayed treatment can result in poor performance in school or work, problem with relationships, physical…
DetailsWednesday, September 12th Seven Days of Refection for National Suicide Prevention Awareness Week Thoughts on Losing a Child to Suicide Day FOUR: “I don’t understand why?” So often, when we lose someone to suicide, we struggle with this question: “why?” So often, those who end their lives by suicide appear to have so very much to…
DetailsThursday, September 13th Seven Days of Refection for National Suicide Prevention Awareness Week Thoughts on Losing a Child to Suicide Day FIVE: “There were no signs.” When Kenny made his first suicide attempt, he was at the peak of high school success. He was a math honor student, a freshman swim star, a role model to teammates and…
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