world suicide prevention day Archives

Warning Signs of Suicide

September 10, 2012

Each of us as individuals CAN help prevent suicide. I know it might seem like suicide would never affect you personally. Or that you'd never know if someone you love is struggling. But believe me, suicide could someday affect your life. What I want to stress to you today on World Suicide … [Read more...]

by Cristi Comes · · Filed Under: Mental Health, Suicide · Tagged With: mental health, suicide prevention, world suicide prevention day
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Whoo Hoo! Blue for World Suicide Prevention Day.

September 10, 2011

Many months ago I was talking with my dear friend Tracie @PurposefulPract and we decided to join forces to create a team for the Seattle Out of the Darkness Walk for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention on October 1st. We're both suicide survivors, if you haven't heard. Tracie lost her … [Read more...]

by Cristi Comes · · Filed Under: Blogs, Charity Events, Mental Health, Mental Illness, PPD, Suicide · Tagged With: american foundation for suicide prevention, blue streaks, long time friend, suicide survivors, world suicide prevention day
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I Don’t Have Answers, I Just Know How It Feels

September 8, 2011

I can't tell you how pleased am I am to have Eileen on my blog today. I met Eileen when I won the Mom Central Blog Grant, and we connected immediately. Her kindness and openness was so apparent right from the start. I had the absolute pleasure of meeting her in real life at BlogHer and she did not … [Read more...]