Yesterday at one of my alma maters, BYU, a student attempted suicide. She jumped from the fourth floor of the Tanner Building and survived. I don’t know her. I don’t know her story, but I do know that she is brave. To attempt that, she has to be. Some people think that those who attempt…
This morning I woke up and checked Facebook while still in bed, only to see a friend posting about Anthony Bourdain. Anthony Bourdain? My brain started working… why would she be posting about him? What happened? I did some research, quickly discovering that Anthony Bourdain is now yet another victim of suicide. Two celebrities this…
The month of September is National “Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.” I am currently editing a book (which may or may not ever see publication) that includes this topic of suicide. I think it is important. It is common, whether or not we acknowledge it. A lack of acknowledgement doesn’t make things like mental illness or suicide…