Posts in Suicide Prevention

Why the Suicide of Robin Williams Matters

Actor/comedian Robin Williams just committed suicide. Truthfully, I’m stunned, shocked, and devastated. I had heard that he struggled with depression, and[…]

I’m Grateful For Paper Cuts

Some time ago, I was asked by Nate Bagley (of Loveumentary.com) to participate in a Gratitude Challenge. As part of this challenge,[…]

Committing Reverse Suicide

After contemplating it for years, I’ve decided to commit reverse suicide. And I don’t use the term lightly. I came to this[…]

5 Ways to Fight Depression

As someone who struggles with chronic depression, I have had to develop a number of techniques to fight it. Before I[…]

How to Help Someone With Depression

Because I’m open about my depression, I get a lot of emails from people who are worried about a loved[…]

The Meaning in Suffering

“Are you sure you don’t want some of my water?” my brother David asked, extending his canteen. “I’m fine,” I[…]

Heaven Will Work Backwards

In September of 2010, I was camping with some friends in Arizona. We had just finished hiking through Bronco Canyon,[…]

Understanding Depression

I’m very open about my struggle with depression, because I’ve learned that shining a light on the darkness is the[…]