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- 5 days ago
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Mental Illness is a Huge Problem
How can we help someone who has mental illness? The first thing is obvious, but nonetheless very important. Talk to them. Approach them...
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- Sep 14
- 4 min
Can Suicide be Stopped or Prevented?
Last Saturday I spent the afternoon at an event sponsored by the American Suicide Prevention Foundation (ASPF). I sat at a table with...
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- Sep 1
- 2 min
Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
Suicide was the third-leading cause of death for teenagers and young adults ages 15-24 in the U.S in 2020. It was also the second-leading...
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- Aug 19
- 3 min
Back to School & Back to Being Bullied
My dogs are super excited that school will be starting soon. We have an elementary school near us, so they like to sit in the window and...
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- Aug 11
- 2 min
2 Years Ago Today I Lost Him
Two years ago today my son, Keven, chose to end his life. When I heard the shot fire from his upstairs bedroom, I knew that my life as...
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- Aug 4
- 1 min
What to Say/Not Say to a Grieving Person
This is from Megan Devine, her website is called Refuge in Grief and I agree with most of what she says about grief. The bottom line of...
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- Jul 28
- 2 min
Guilt and Grief
Guilt is often associated with grief. When we share that we feel guilty about our loss, chances are we'll get this response, ““you...
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- Jul 16
- 2 min
Getting the Word Out about "Keven's Choice"
Hello Everyone, Thanks for reading my blog post. I’m pulling out of a deep depression; the worst one I’ve had since losing Keven. Finally...
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- Jun 30
- 3 min
My 5 Non-Negotiables
Non-Negotiables of Self Care I’ve been talking to someone recently about my health - mental, physical and emotional. All three are...
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- Jun 22
- 3 min
Cry with me, not for me
Crying and tears are a natural response to emotions. I’ve always been a “crier”. Until the last 15 years, most of my tears have been...
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- Jun 18
- 4 min
COVID Report + 7 Things
It’s been a while since I’ve felt up to writing. First, I went through some “blues”, then I got COVID! COVID is no joke - I’m still very...
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- Jun 1
- 3 min
I Officially Hate Guns
The shooting at Robb Elementary School last week is still fresh in our hearts and minds. I didn’t sleep much last week. As I stared at my...
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- May 25
- 6 min
It's About More than Gun Control
It’s not just about gun violence. Of course, I see the role guns play in today's mass shootings, I am 100% for gun control* but there's...
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- May 18
- 3 min
Self Care = Other Care
Self-care is essential to be our best selves. It's not self-indulgent, it's self-preservation and it helps us take care of others. I’ve...
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- May 5
- 6 min
Fentanyl is much worse than heroin
Of all the things I’m passionate about, if I had to pick one it would be fentanyl awareness and getting that crap off our streets....
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- Apr 28
- 1 min
Healthcare Providers That Cause Harm
Keven and Trew 2019 Below is a short video from me talking about a subject that brings up anger and hurt each time I think or hear about...
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- Apr 20
- 2 min
At the risk of being annoying:
If you’ve read “Keven’s Choice” please leave a review on Amazon. If you really want to help out, you can cut and paste the review on...
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- Apr 14
- 2 min
3 Ways to Accept a Compliment
I have a confession to make: It's always been hard for me to receive praise or compliments. I know I’m not alone in this, many of us feel...
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- Apr 6
- 2 min
An Elephant Named Grief
Grief. The mere mention of this word makes people uncomfortable. Most people feel empathy, but it's hard to talk about. When I’m with...
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- Feb 17
- 2 min
Update on Book
Someone recently told me that when I self-promote my book it takes away from my message. At first, I was crushed and very upset. Then I...
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