tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post5878208646964991272..comments2023-09-30T13:56:55.331+01:00Comments on Annalisa Crawford - Wake up, eat, write, sleep: World Suicide Prevention DayAnnalisa Crawfordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-38637955022558649412015-09-18T22:10:13.240+01:002015-09-18T22:10:13.240+01:00I didn't know the 10th was World Suicide Preve...I didn't know the 10th was World Suicide Prevention Day! I'm adding that to my calendar next year so I can remember. Suicide breaks my heart. It's horrible at every age but when children and teens do it it's devastating. I hate how kids are bullied so horribly that they think the only escape is death. I was bullied a lot, so this topic hurts me. Thanks for this post!Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-57478189154479426372015-09-13T14:39:21.348+01:002015-09-13T14:39:21.348+01:00A deeply thoughtful post, Annalisa, and with child...A deeply thoughtful post, Annalisa, and with children of our own we are even more afraid of the consequences of true depression.liz younghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16289501717229347872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-53336144421469492452015-09-11T19:28:25.306+01:002015-09-11T19:28:25.306+01:00There are some heartbreaking stories. Time to talk...There are some heartbreaking stories. Time to talk and and time to listen to those in turmoil. Thanks for highlighting and signposting some organisations who can offer support.Suzanne Furnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00908200156114453054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-60839374269113359252015-09-11T14:00:36.300+01:002015-09-11T14:00:36.300+01:00It's so sad, and what's scarier, is that a...It's so sad, and what's scarier, is that a lot of the times those close to the person don't even see it coming. I worked a suicide hotline while I was in university, and every call I got, the person really just wanted to talk to someone who would listen without judging. That's all.Christine Rainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263694662585963900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-71389244007482240552015-09-11T13:50:13.393+01:002015-09-11T13:50:13.393+01:00It is very sad, Denise. I'm glad that mental h...It is very sad, Denise. I'm glad that mental health issues are being talked about more - celebrities sharing their personal stories, schools taking the lead in discussion etc.Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-21058917111289280502015-09-11T13:40:57.361+01:002015-09-11T13:40:57.361+01:00Thanks for reading, Hilary. I hope you're well...Thanks for reading, Hilary. I hope you're well :-)Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-21240832176636135772015-09-11T13:40:12.966+01:002015-09-11T13:40:12.966+01:00That's an important point, Elizabeth. I rememb...That's an important point, Elizabeth. I remember many times truly believing I would never reach adulthood, just because it seemed too hard and too far away.Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-11328341994804689502015-09-11T13:31:43.872+01:002015-09-11T13:31:43.872+01:00Different = memorable. Who, as an adult, doesn'...Different = memorable. Who, as an adult, doesn't want to be memorable? I've never met any adult who wanted to be just the same as everyone else. It's interesting how our perceptions change. But, sadly, some people just can't wait for that moment.Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-32118546645382383592015-09-11T13:23:21.720+01:002015-09-11T13:23:21.720+01:00Talking really does help.Talking really does help.Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-64914462883781063482015-09-11T13:22:06.024+01:002015-09-11T13:22:06.024+01:00I think, sometimes, bad things feel all encompassi...I think, sometimes, bad things feel all encompassing - there probably doesn't feel like there's any escape.Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-45211529353279866782015-09-11T13:20:15.910+01:002015-09-11T13:20:15.910+01:00Thanks for reading.Thanks for reading.Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-54143193089062595952015-09-11T13:16:07.266+01:002015-09-11T13:16:07.266+01:00Sorry to hear about your daughter. Kids can be so ...Sorry to hear about your daughter. Kids can be so cruel. I hope your daughter overcame the bullies.Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-51251683113793691062015-09-11T12:36:26.050+01:002015-09-11T12:36:26.050+01:00This is such a terrible topic, but the more we tal...This is such a terrible topic, but the more we talk about it, the more aware we become, hopefully it will lead to better outcomes. Those stories are so sad. Young people, especially, with their lives in such turmoil, feel they have no way out other than the permanent option. A permanent solution to a temporary problem. Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-86826252009846230292015-09-11T08:02:06.327+01:002015-09-11T08:02:06.327+01:00Hi Annalisa - yes something we should all be encou...Hi Annalisa - yes something we should all be encouraged to help and talk with others, we don't know who we'll touch. Suicide is terrible to deal with ... and bullying at a young age is most definitely not easy to get through. Reaching out early should help - both encouraging potential victims and encouraging their elders to be empathetic and check in on those early symptoms.<br /><br />Thanks for highlighting ... HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-48028141475544214792015-09-10T21:08:24.632+01:002015-09-10T21:08:24.632+01:00I was talking to my father about teen suicide (the...I was talking to my father about teen suicide (there seemed to be a rash of group suicides in the 80's, when I was a teen). He said the biggest problem with teens is that they don't yet have the data bank of history to get them through tough times. We adults have suffered our bruises and most of us know we will get by, but to a teen- all the hurts are brutal and fresh. They don't yet know, the pain will subside. Elizabeth Seckmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045076826326574984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-15286571013806550012015-09-10T18:44:28.628+01:002015-09-10T18:44:28.628+01:00Beautiful words, Annalisa. We humans can be so cru...Beautiful words, Annalisa. We humans can be so cruel to one another. As a weirdo myself, who never fit in, life does get better. There are things to live for. I wish those that hurt themselves can know that and know death is not the answer. Thank you for speaking up on this issue. Murees Dupèhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11781339206465690961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-17898921197184336492015-09-10T17:26:51.964+01:002015-09-10T17:26:51.964+01:00Yes, talk to someone. Things will change.Yes, talk to someone. Things will change.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-41643189671712462042015-09-10T14:47:24.631+01:002015-09-10T14:47:24.631+01:00good post. It's hard to keep perspective, I gu...good post. It's hard to keep perspective, I guess, for some folks. The mind is a mysterious thingJoannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11604494404874408870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-17157828927096760662015-09-10T09:02:40.809+01:002015-09-10T09:02:40.809+01:00A great issue indeed, thanks for sharing. A great issue indeed, thanks for sharing. Blogorattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12821621371176285384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-63800410541849976752015-09-10T08:00:25.859+01:002015-09-10T08:00:25.859+01:00This is such a large issue, Annalisa, and a sad on...This is such a large issue, Annalisa, and a sad one. I have personal experience with the harm bullying causes, as one of our daughters was bullied. It affected her health, confidence, etc.D.G. Hudsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06213237734772028645noreply@blogger.com