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Join Me In Prayer! Saturday October 3, 2020 9 am EST *It will not be recorded *Callers will be muted Even though the annual American Foundation for Suicide Prevention walk is a virtual experience this year, we do not want to miss an opportunity to pray for the event, just as we did last year! In honor of […]
I REACHED MY GOAL! During this incredibly difficult season we’re in, I can’t thank you enough for your support. Thank you to my donors and others who were unable to donate, but found thoughtful and creative ways to show me love. To those who asked if they can still give: ABSOLUTELY! There is still time […]
GREATER PHILADELPHIA SUICIDE WALK Good morning! This time last year, I was preparing for my first American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) Out of Darkness Walk – as a first time Team Captain! As you may have imagined however, due to the pandemic, there is no outdoor AFSP Suicide Awareness walk this year. However there […]
And so it begins. Here we are. The first day of the ninth month in the year 2020. I’ve seen a lot of Septembers before but I’ve never seen this one. Autumn is upon us and it is by far my favorite season! So it’s new…brand new and in the midst of all; this moment […]
$700 RAISED! From my first donor to EVERY donor who kept giving long after the walk on Sun. October 6, 2019. Thank you so much. To my first teammate to the last one who signed up on the day of the walk. Thank you so much. To every intercessor, social media influencer and loved one […]
I think the most difficult conversation to start is one where we don’t know what to say. It weighs heavily on you and you know something is off but you can’t quite put your finger on it. A loved one, friend or acquaintance is struggling to cope. You notice they’re down, withdrawn, depressed or even […]
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ROUND TWO I’m in #Volunteer training again. I was talking to a friend about how things are rapidly changing in the field closest to my heart; #Suicide #Crisis #Intervention. Traditional training doesn’t equip me to deal w/ Facebook Live suicides & the like. It’s a different day we’re living in & it’s hard to ignore […]
#SUICIDEAWARENESSMONTH I think one of the toughest things I had to adjust to when being trained as a volunteer Suicide & Crisis Counselor was asking TOUGH (& TOUCHY) questions. I felt it was intrusive & quite frankly impolite to be that detailed in my line of questioning when someone reached out for help. Everyone who […]
God teach me the humility to know that in your hands I heal, without you I wound. Make me an instrument of healing. – Dr. Afshine Ash Emrani authenticitee was launched with the hurting in mind. It was important to me that anyone who stopped by experienced a non judgment zone and were acknowledged. Recognized. […]
