You would think with all the talk of what a bad childhood does to people, you would think our society would be more cognizant of protecting our children from experiencing trauma in the first place, and keeping them safe instead of throwing them to the wolves. We throw them to the wolves when their…
How Loneliness and Isolation Can Lead to Suicidal Thoughts
Belongingness – or rather lack of belonging – contributes significantly to suicide in the elderly and young children. Belonging to a group and our memories of the past help us connect with the world and one another. This post explores what happens when that connection is broken, when a person no longer feels they belong? …
The Embarrassing Facts of Suicide in Hot Springs County
Did you know suicide is the tenth leading cause of death in the United States? The most embarrassing fact of suicide in Hot Springs County, Wyoming, though, is that it currently ranks #1 in the nation. Nationally, as of February 2020, Wyoming ranks #1, leads the pack in suicides. As you can see in…
What is your defiinition of justice?
The law is not to be used for retaliation or carrying out grudges, but that is what it is used for, more often than we care to admit. The law is meant to protect and serve both parties, to make sure justice is carried out – i.e., both sides satisfied with the fair outcome. What…
In the America I came from…
In the America I came from, people were kind to one another. No matter how they felt about you on a daily basis, if you had a problem – a death in the family, a catastrophe, or even just needing a cup of sugar, your neighbors would be there. In the America I came from,…
