tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post900553286338725570..comments2024-03-29T11:45:53.838+11:00Comments on Elephant's Child: Out of the Shadows, Into the Light 2013Elephant's Childhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comBlogger100125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-24441407086129028602013-09-19T20:26:48.263+10:002013-09-19T20:26:48.263+10:00Hey EC, I only just saw your comment on my blog as...Hey EC, I only just saw your comment on my blog as it's an older post but such a relief to hear a balanced take from somebody who works in the field. I've linked to your post there so I can provide a more balanced view too. Thank you and great job! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00606857660947384949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-44507329098880959872013-09-18T08:23:25.073+10:002013-09-18T08:23:25.073+10:00wordsfallfrommyeyes: I have been a counsellor wit...wordsfallfrommyeyes: I have been a counsellor with Lifeline for over fifteen years now. You did have to pay when I joined, but it wasn't that much. Our centre at least has provisions in place to help people who cannot afford the fee. It might be worth checking whether the centre closest to you also has that flexibilityElephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-69180127243678698182013-09-18T07:48:50.256+10:002013-09-18T07:48:50.256+10:00I really appreciated RU OK Day. I think it's ...I really appreciated RU OK Day. I think it's a marvellous initiative.<br /><br />Sue, I recently made enquiry about becoming a Lifeline counsellor & found it costs $900 to do the course to be a volunteer. Did you have to go through that? Just wondering if it's always been that way.<br /><br />Excellent post. Love what you do.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-53391690775019053122013-09-18T05:59:44.710+10:002013-09-18T05:59:44.710+10:00Lynn: And I hope to be at next years as well...Lynn: And I hope to be at next years as well...Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-64547609146534840362013-09-18T05:59:20.974+10:002013-09-18T05:59:20.974+10:00Dee: I hope to be able to help people find their ...Dee: I hope to be able to help people find their own light.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-45361640174416280622013-09-18T05:58:52.655+10:002013-09-18T05:58:52.655+10:00daisyfae: Thank you. I don't think we will/c...daisyfae: Thank you. I don't think we will/can totally eradicate it but I agree (for those temporary pains) it is definitely worth trying. And the RU OK campaign is good.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-1075240346611678712013-09-18T01:37:10.390+10:002013-09-18T01:37:10.390+10:00What wonderful work you do - and wonderful that yo...What wonderful work you do - and wonderful that you were able to go on the walk. Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13984802196897920610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-28288067243971210162013-09-18T01:05:02.161+10:002013-09-18T01:05:02.161+10:00Dear EC, this is life-saving work you are doing. T...Dear EC, this is life-saving work you are doing. Thank you for caring so much about all those who are experiencing the bleakness and coldness and loneliness that accompany a desire to commit suicide. You are the morning light in their lives. Peace.Deehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00612299013780771262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-4832657392729524232013-09-17T21:28:54.875+10:002013-09-17T21:28:54.875+10:00Thank you for the work, the walk, and doing this p...Thank you for the work, the walk, and doing this post to share the event. It seems a beautiful location. like you, i don't know if we'll ever prevent it, but it's worth the effort... also like the 'RU OK' campaign. simple, direct, and to the point...daisyfaehttp://daisyfae.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-25298617504741703192013-09-17T19:15:09.847+10:002013-09-17T19:15:09.847+10:00icyHighs: Welcome and thank you. You and Snowbru...icyHighs: Welcome and thank you. You and <a href="http://snowbrush.blogspot.com.au/" rel="nofollow">Snowbrush </a> are right. I was careless when I put this post up. I don't think that all suicide is wrong and agree that in some circumstances it is the 'best' (for want of a better word) decision. The vast majority of calls which come through to Lifeline (and I assume) other crisis lines are from people who are in a lot of pain (physical,mental and or emotional) but want to live. Those people I do think we need to try and help - to come to whatever decision is right for them. And where possible to support their family and friends. Suicide certainly shouldn't be a taboo subject. I am going to visit your post now - and thank you for your comment.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-81927459872233803932013-09-17T17:39:50.722+10:002013-09-17T17:39:50.722+10:00While treatment (and its availability) for depress...While treatment (and its availability) for depression is certainly vital, I'm not certain preventing ALL suicides is the right approach. What we need is dialogue on what circumstances make suicide an intelligent, thought out alternative, and in which case how family and friends can be taught to accept the decision and not shame the poor sod. As always, two sides, same coin. My take on the issue here: http://renaissancehippy.blogspot.in/2012/02/death-and-other-digressions.html Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00606857660947384949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-54122632717317296682013-09-16T16:04:14.511+10:002013-09-16T16:04:14.511+10:00Carol: Thank you. Lifeline is a cause very dear ...Carol: Thank you. Lifeline is a cause very dear to my heart.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-61743286770230749252013-09-16T16:01:50.837+10:002013-09-16T16:01:50.837+10:00You amaze me, EC! With all your trials, you still ...You amaze me, EC! With all your trials, you still find time to help others. Thank you for being such a wonderful person.Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01914350639398715648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-16340169148487676192013-09-15T13:24:28.614+10:002013-09-15T13:24:28.614+10:00Snowbrush: I am not opposed to suicide across-the...Snowbrush: I am not opposed to suicide across-the-board. Which I didn't, and should have made clear. Essentially, and very briefly, I don't have any problem with suicide as an action. When it is a <b>reaction</b> to as, you say, a temporary problem I do. Relationship difficulties and the like. Given our current euthenasia laws suicide often seems to me to be the best available option. Which is wrong. Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-42662616476078574862013-09-15T13:14:34.647+10:002013-09-15T13:14:34.647+10:00" I am not so naive to think that we can elim..." I am not so naive to think that we can eliminate suicide completely, but we can certainly try."<br /><br />Suicide prevention is a worthy cause to be sure, because as I've heard it said, it's a permanent solution to what is often a temporary problem. I didn't know that you were opposed to suicide across-the-board though.Snowbrushhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00436087215476479042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-49881026754023542662013-09-15T11:13:48.607+10:002013-09-15T11:13:48.607+10:00River Fairchild: Blushes and shuffles feet. Than...River Fairchild: Blushes and shuffles feet. Thank you - and right back at you.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-88472149333187014362013-09-15T09:28:01.724+10:002013-09-15T09:28:01.724+10:00You are Awesome with a capital A, EC! What a wonde...You are Awesome with a capital A, EC! What a wonderful thing to do and you are such a help. I know this from a personal standpoint and I thank you for being such a good friend. Hugs.River Fairchildhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15374958276717316437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-11601785451332900462013-09-15T06:44:57.409+10:002013-09-15T06:44:57.409+10:00Vagabonde: Thank you. Yet more casualties of war...Vagabonde: Thank you. Yet more casualties of war - the veterans and their families. Truly awful.<br />Your posts do appear - and are always welcome - though I would be frustrated if mine took days to appear.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-8181406916779507362013-09-15T05:53:56.393+10:002013-09-15T05:53:56.393+10:00What a worthwhile cause – thanks for talking about...What a worthwhile cause – thanks for talking about suicide as it is a tragedy for so many people. I read that there were more US veteran casualties from suicide than from the war in Afghanistan. You are helping many people by making people aware about it.<br /><br />On another note, thanks for coming to my blog. I have had problems lately – I publish new posts but they do not update for hours, or even days, but if they eventually do I guess it is OK.<br />Vagabondehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10774109692564954568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-23004182968481915832013-09-15T05:22:34.946+10:002013-09-15T05:22:34.946+10:00jenny_o: Thank you.jenny_o: Thank you.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-71227412996063598342013-09-15T02:35:11.101+10:002013-09-15T02:35:11.101+10:00You are doing good things. Bless you, EC.You are doing good things. Bless you, EC.jenny_ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15475480579733466963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-79464007420674111392013-09-14T16:42:01.190+10:002013-09-14T16:42:01.190+10:00MastHoliday: You are welcome to visit, but please...MastHoliday: You are welcome to visit, but please don't leave advertisements here. If you do, I will delete your comments.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-67056941491279352562013-09-14T15:49:25.326+10:002013-09-14T15:49:25.326+10:00Interesting post! awesome cause and beautiful phot...Interesting post! awesome cause and beautiful photographs. really morning walk is best for everyone to health..thanks EC....or yes I just found an amazing place to visit which is world wide famous for their fabulous fountain, to know about it please visit<br /><a href="http://touroperators-india.blogspot.in/2013/09/percolate-charm-of-largest-fountain-in-dubai.html" rel="nofollow">http://touroperators-india.blogspot.in/2013/09/percolate-charm-of-largest-fountain-in-dubai.html</a>MastHolidayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10064120976901436582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-65050957474796491002013-09-14T15:02:02.713+10:002013-09-14T15:02:02.713+10:00Myrna R.: Pain without end.Myrna R.: Pain without end.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-68983586410887525512013-09-14T14:58:19.122+10:002013-09-14T14:58:19.122+10:00Yes it is such a serious problem. Recently, i tal...Yes it is such a serious problem. Recently, i talked to a man whose son committed suicide many years ago. He still grieves and can't understand how his son could have done this. <br />Thank you for the work you do for prevention.Myrna R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15088915165678737118noreply@blogger.com