Absolutely! This means, that everyone is responsible for their own life. This has to be in the schools, children need to learn to think for themselves instead of parroting. People need to learn again, to listen to their own bodies, instead of running to a doctor at the first sign of illness. Young people need to be encouraged again, instead of groomed, talked down, and government should be forbidden to send out suicide kits to their citizens! Canada is encouraging suicide can you imagine that! Instead of healing people, doctors kill. It is an upside down world, and thankfully, in the middle of nature waking up to spring, some of us can escape the madness. I notice though, that among younger generations there is a total disrespect for nature. Every day I pick up trash my neighbors have thrown in their yards, that the wind blows around. I think this attitude of disrespect for all living things has gotten to the minds of people and instead of cherishing life, they consider themselves trash as well. How else than with this demeanor can one explain suicide? My late husband committed suicide, feeling worthless - his adoptive mother had told him on several occasions, that it was thanks to her he had not died in the gutter. That his birth mother had 'thrown' him away. (in fact she was very young and I suspect raped or at least unable to care for a baby being a child herself). How can someone grow up strong being told they are worthless?
Thank you for sharing, Ingrid. Trauma is indeed an unspoken pandemic and I can imagine a post like this can feel triggering. 🙏 I'm glad you find solace in nature and I plan to do the NYC version of that today since it will be quite warm here.
I have survived being suicidal for several years with multiple police and other interventions. My circumstances were difficult though far from tragic. I had a long-suffering support community of family friends and professionals who saw me through it, Otherwise I wouldn't be here. I don't know how people without that kind of support ever make it through the depths of despair.
Our modern societal systems weaken and destroy such support communities. The result is isolation. Isolation and the lack of connection can kill.
Another spot on post. Thanks for calling out suicide. As you know this issue is how I got thrown into my accidental advocacy journey.
I must always remind people about the link between antidepressants and suicide. The FDA, Pfizer and other makers of SSRIs have long been aware of akathisia which can be the precursor to suicide. In Pfizer chief medical officer words, if a person experiences akathisia “death can be a welcome result.” They kept this from the doctors and general public. Instead they have led us to believe another “safe and effective” for adults. The internal company documents show otherwise. All ages are at risk. We worked tirelessly to get blackbox warnings added.
At the end of the day, my heart goes out to anyone who is contemplating as a way to end the pain.
We are all created in God’s image and are light. We are not labels or broken. We are love.
Love this line!!! “Recognize that you are fearfully and wonderfully made — and live accordingly.”
Absolutely! This means, that everyone is responsible for their own life. This has to be in the schools, children need to learn to think for themselves instead of parroting. People need to learn again, to listen to their own bodies, instead of running to a doctor at the first sign of illness. Young people need to be encouraged again, instead of groomed, talked down, and government should be forbidden to send out suicide kits to their citizens! Canada is encouraging suicide can you imagine that! Instead of healing people, doctors kill. It is an upside down world, and thankfully, in the middle of nature waking up to spring, some of us can escape the madness. I notice though, that among younger generations there is a total disrespect for nature. Every day I pick up trash my neighbors have thrown in their yards, that the wind blows around. I think this attitude of disrespect for all living things has gotten to the minds of people and instead of cherishing life, they consider themselves trash as well. How else than with this demeanor can one explain suicide? My late husband committed suicide, feeling worthless - his adoptive mother had told him on several occasions, that it was thanks to her he had not died in the gutter. That his birth mother had 'thrown' him away. (in fact she was very young and I suspect raped or at least unable to care for a baby being a child herself). How can someone grow up strong being told they are worthless?
You speak wisdom born of experience And compassion. Thank you.
thank you for reading my ranting. It has been almost 15 years, but these things don't leave your system!
Thank you for sharing, Ingrid. Trauma is indeed an unspoken pandemic and I can imagine a post like this can feel triggering. 🙏 I'm glad you find solace in nature and I plan to do the NYC version of that today since it will be quite warm here.
I have survived being suicidal for several years with multiple police and other interventions. My circumstances were difficult though far from tragic. I had a long-suffering support community of family friends and professionals who saw me through it, Otherwise I wouldn't be here. I don't know how people without that kind of support ever make it through the depths of despair.
Our modern societal systems weaken and destroy such support communities. The result is isolation. Isolation and the lack of connection can kill.
Thank you for sharing, Ned. I'm grateful to hear you have a loving community around you. 🙏
Another spot on post. Thanks for calling out suicide. As you know this issue is how I got thrown into my accidental advocacy journey.
I must always remind people about the link between antidepressants and suicide. The FDA, Pfizer and other makers of SSRIs have long been aware of akathisia which can be the precursor to suicide. In Pfizer chief medical officer words, if a person experiences akathisia “death can be a welcome result.” They kept this from the doctors and general public. Instead they have led us to believe another “safe and effective” for adults. The internal company documents show otherwise. All ages are at risk. We worked tirelessly to get blackbox warnings added.
At the end of the day, my heart goes out to anyone who is contemplating as a way to end the pain.
We are all created in God’s image and are light. We are not labels or broken. We are love.
Love this line!!! “Recognize that you are fearfully and wonderfully made — and live accordingly.”
Amen, Kim! 🙏 The work you do and the compassion you put into that work is brimming with humanity and love. Thank you...