tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post6855053664282393999..comments2024-03-30T01:52:58.822+11:00Comments on Elephant's Child: Sunday Selections #344: Out of the Shadows, Into the Lights 2017Elephant's Childhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comBlogger153125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-38282174102610983142017-09-23T07:45:30.553+10:002017-09-23T07:45:30.553+10:00Ann Bennett: I agree. We need to talk about the ...Ann Bennett: I agree. We need to talk about the hard things (including suicide). When we hide the difficult things we don't diminish them at all.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-43976442062015341012017-09-23T02:03:57.668+10:002017-09-23T02:03:57.668+10:00The more we talk about suicide, the more people wi...The more we talk about suicide, the more people will have the knowledge that it is a temporary but permanent solution for what will pass. I'm glad they have better treatment for depression. Ann Bennetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17759967601352382204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-61739290160530483642017-09-19T09:08:31.257+10:002017-09-19T09:08:31.257+10:00DMS ~Jess: The statistics are frightening aren...DMS ~Jess: The statistics are frightening aren't they? Really, really frightening. How I wish that more of us could speak up when we are not ok, but for complicated reasons (cultural and gender related among others) it often isn't possible. And we all lose.<br />I am so sorry to hear about your school friend.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-56412107704884885512017-09-19T08:39:09.144+10:002017-09-19T08:39:09.144+10:00Thank you so much for all of your work on this wor...Thank you so much for all of your work on this worthy cause. You are an inspiration. I can't get over the statistics you shared about the suicide rate in Australia. Last week someone I went through high school with took his life. He was always smiling and laughing, so the sign that says- it's okay to say you're not really hit home. <br /><br />Thanks and hugs!<br />~JessDMShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04202502753961748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-50950617812787361592017-09-18T08:16:20.467+10:002017-09-18T08:16:20.467+10:00Lowcarb team member ~Jan: Thank you. The Samarit...Lowcarb team member ~Jan: Thank you. The Samaritans and Lifeline are indeed very similar. And sadly necessary.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-49954607611395552712017-09-18T07:42:28.019+10:002017-09-18T07:42:28.019+10:00Those are not good statistics. I think we do need ...Those are not good statistics. I think we do need to highlight this and talk about it more. Mental health affects so many and it is so often pushed into the shadows.<br />I think the them of this walk is excellent.<br />The work you do is to be applauded.<br />We have the Samaritans organisation here in the UK that are a very good and available for people to phone in when they are in a very low place and those that need to talk.<br />Lifeline sounds very similar.<br /><br />I enjoyed seeing your photographs.<br /><br />My good wishes<br /><br />All the best JanLowcarb team memberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07961199165290289611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-57938494691380487832017-09-18T06:51:13.845+10:002017-09-18T06:51:13.845+10:00Lynn: So many regret, the world over. Hugs.Lynn: So many regret, the world over. Hugs.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-3897593629055486412017-09-17T22:00:09.652+10:002017-09-17T22:00:09.652+10:00Yes - having lost one friend to suicide, I wish I ...Yes - having lost one friend to suicide, I wish I had said RUOK? Thank you for the work you do.Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13984802196897920610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-38445502527434617962017-09-17T06:28:39.820+10:002017-09-17T06:28:39.820+10:00mail4rosey: I hope you found the class helpful. ...mail4rosey: I hope you found the class helpful. I don't know whether our teachers are required to take them - but hope so.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-20793456404334662212017-09-17T06:27:56.384+10:002017-09-17T06:27:56.384+10:00Wally: The pain is a given, but if I am going to ...Wally: The pain is a given, but if I am going to hurt anyway I might as well hurt for a good reason. Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-69021825677112656512017-09-17T06:27:16.161+10:002017-09-17T06:27:16.161+10:00Sandra Cox: It is a bright frosty morning here - ...Sandra Cox: It is a bright frosty morning here - and yes, the day is sparkling. I hope your weekend is wonderous.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-35806975430265557512017-09-17T06:26:37.554+10:002017-09-17T06:26:37.554+10:00LL Cool Joe: I did know about your brother, and a...LL Cool Joe: I did know about your brother, and am very glad he survived. Those statistics are awful aren't they?Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-42431273827520432652017-09-17T04:06:34.037+10:002017-09-17T04:06:34.037+10:00The stats are startling. We just took a class on t...The stats are startling. We just took a class on this (teachers are required to go), and I was surprised at how much I learned. It was also very surprising to see how many suicides take place among our youth each and every day. :(mail4roseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17850985344834209198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-85713077463555842532017-09-17T02:57:38.478+10:002017-09-17T02:57:38.478+10:00Like others, I am stunned by the statistics. Hope ...Like others, I am stunned by the statistics. Hope your physical pain is mitigated a bit by the emotional lift you may be providing to someone within your sphere of influence.<br /><br />Thank you for a very important post!Wally Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01121368850135565674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-58982892837798093002017-09-17T01:38:46.756+10:002017-09-17T01:38:46.756+10:00Hope your weekend sparkles and a rainbow is spotte...Hope your weekend sparkles and a rainbow is spotted.<br />Hugs,Sandra Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814573408898140885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-83868824588845888552017-09-16T23:50:07.996+10:002017-09-16T23:50:07.996+10:00I'm amazed at the statistics, I had no idea it...I'm amazed at the statistics, I had no idea it was so high in young people. As I'm sure I've mentioned before, my brother tried to take his own life when he was at uni. Thank you for being there for people like my brother.LL Cool Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13916666100971008775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-15490349237540762172017-09-16T07:21:36.550+10:002017-09-16T07:21:36.550+10:00Blue Grumpster: That is a gob-smackingly horrible...Blue Grumpster: That is a gob-smackingly horrible statistic isn't it? And I suspect from what Alexia was saying it is also true in New Zealand.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-92013762626398085002017-09-16T07:01:03.435+10:002017-09-16T07:01:03.435+10:00The start of the journey to safety can be only a p...<b>The start of the journey to safety can be only a phone call away...</b> So true. I had no idea suicide could ever be the leading cause of death in any country. :( Blue Grumpsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03106493133778319165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-72200443727245726012017-09-16T06:49:31.736+10:002017-09-16T06:49:31.736+10:00neena maiya (guyana gyal): How lovely to see you....neena maiya (guyana gyal): How lovely to see you. I have been wondering how you are. Thank you, but believe me, I get a lot more from my volunteering than I give. Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-73553804196893003782017-09-16T06:48:20.254+10:002017-09-16T06:48:20.254+10:00Susan: I am so glad you were saved. So very glad...Susan: I am so glad you were saved. So very glad. I believe that most people who contemplate/attempt/complete suicide just want the pain to stop and cannot see any other way. And I am grateful to belong to a group which tries to help.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-3856645114017494862017-09-16T01:07:49.551+10:002017-09-16T01:07:49.551+10:00You, my dear, are a truly beautiful person. Walkin...You, my dear, are a truly beautiful person. Walking is difficult for you, and despite your troubles, you take time to walk for, to inspire, to talk to, those struggling with mental issues.neena maiya (guyana gyal)https://www.blogger.com/profile/01358313821005038118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-78117294914284378462017-09-16T00:47:01.676+10:002017-09-16T00:47:01.676+10:00Bless you for the volunteer work you do with suici...Bless you for the volunteer work you do with suicide prevention. I've told you that before, but it's always worth repeating. What I've never told you is that I survived a suicide attempt when I was 15 years old. Although at the time, I honestly believed it was the only way to escape from a horribly abusive situation, I'm grateful every day for the doctors who saved me and gave me the opportunity to rise above my past. YOU, sweet lady, are saving people before they get to that point. So again, bless you.Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-71852770585934998892017-09-15T17:23:27.245+10:002017-09-15T17:23:27.245+10:00baili: Thank you. I am one of many. baili: Thank you. I am one of many. Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-14679168920566495672017-09-15T17:14:37.547+10:002017-09-15T17:14:37.547+10:00i am amazed how do you manage to do all this my fr...i am amazed how do you manage to do all this my friend!<br />beautiful photos!bailihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06498012175058870980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-5816183771327327002017-09-15T14:24:34.381+10:002017-09-15T14:24:34.381+10:00Caterina: Thank you. I am frequently awed at imp...Caterina: Thank you. I am frequently awed at impressed at the resilience of the callers and get a great deal more than I give.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.com