smonster, that's really upsetting and scary about your sister. I hope she can get the help she needs and get out of the black hole.
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Zenkitty - Feb 21, 2016 9:33:08 am PST #23352 of 30002
Every now and then, I think I might actually be a little odd.
Burrell - Feb 21, 2016 9:35:48 am PST #23353 of 30002
Why did Darth Vader cross the road? To get to the Dark Side!
Sending support to both of you, smonster and Steph
Liese S. - Feb 21, 2016 9:50:46 am PST #23354 of 30002
"Faded like the lilac, he thought."
I would suggest contacting them directly and seeing if you can help facilitate bringing a full ASIST training in. There are often local groups you could partner with that might help bring it in for free. You may need to be an active advocate to get this training, but I really recommend it in your situation. It is intended exactly for you, for first line folks who are already in people's lives with the potential to intervene.
You might check with local police, anti drug coalitions, community mental health clinics, and other religious, social, and community groups to see who might be able to help bring it in. It can be a real benefit to your whole community; there are many others out there who are adjacent to sufferers just like you are.
There are other suicide prevention resources out there, I just speak to this one because I know it. I've been through it, I've put students through it, and those students have successfully intervened in their family and friends' lives, preventing them from completing suicide attempts. Like I have said before, the training is very difficult, intense, but it is literally lifesaving. For myself, it also helps with my anxiety levels to know that, should a situation arise, I am more equipped to deal with it than I was previously.
amyth - Feb 21, 2016 10:01:38 am PST #23355 of 30002
And none of us deserving the cruelty or the grace -- Leonard Cohen
smonster, I'm so sorry. If you can think of anything I can do, please let me know.
Hil R. - Feb 21, 2016 10:18:39 am PST #23356 of 30002
Sometimes I think I might just move up to Vermont, open a bookstore or a vegan restaurant. Adam Schlesinger, z''l
I'm so sorry, smonster.
Calli - Feb 21, 2016 10:27:01 am PST #23357 of 30002
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs
I'm sorry, smonster. Please let me know if I can help.
beekaytee - Feb 21, 2016 10:31:44 am PST #23358 of 30002
Compassionately intolerant
Bless you, smonster. I am so, so sorry for your struggle and for your sister's pain.
If I can do anything at all, I join the chorus of support.
Maria - Feb 21, 2016 1:01:44 pm PST #23359 of 30002
Not so nice is that I'm about to ruin a Friday morning for a bunch of people because of a series of unfortunate events and an upset foreign government. - shrift
smonster, so much love to you and your sister, and your parents too. I hope she finds a little bit of light she can hold on to. I am always around if you need to talk or want a distraction.
Laura - Feb 21, 2016 1:08:44 pm PST #23360 of 30002
Our wings are not tired.
{{Teppy}} {{smonster}} Wishes for strength and whatever else you need along with much ~ma for positive outcomes. You are wonderful sisters and your family is blessed to have your loving support.
beth b - Feb 21, 2016 3:34:54 pm PST #23361 of 30002
oh joy! Oh Rapture ! I have a brain!
sending your sister, your family and yourself the ma~~ needed.