By Carrie Kerwick Four years ago, I lost my husband of 18 years to suicide. It was tragic and unexpected and left our family shattered. Losing him came with a pain that I thought would never go away (and it never really does). I wondered if I would ever be able to survive it. As…
Category: Suicide
Suicide Risks, Signs, and Prevention Tips
By Candace Schoner No one wants to talk about suicide, yet it is the second leading cause of death among individuals between the ages of 10 and 34. Despite society’s progress in talking more about mental illness, suicide still remains highly stigmatized. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), an estimated 1.4 million adults…
Suicide Prevention and Warning Signs
No one likes to talk about it. But the truth is that suicide rates are rising in America and almost everyone has been touched, either directly or indirectly, by this tragic reaction to stressful life situations. Death, particularly by suicide, is nearly impossible to understand. Yet, so many who grieve the loss of someone who…