Edward Hale: "I am only one, but I am one. I cannot do everything, but I can do something. And because I cannot do everything, I will not refuse to do the something that I can do. What I can do, I should do. And what I should do, by the grace of God, I will do."
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my history with the Death changes me in multiple ways. despite all the sorrows of it, i also gained experience and learned lessons that turned me more strength to survive, for me and for my brother, and for that i’m grateful for. occasionally, admittedly, i still grieve over the life that i could have if only Death didn’t knock on my door back then in that august of 2019. i let the “what ifs” dominated my thoughts for so long, but i know now that it would only make me stuck in the bottom of that deep dark well forever. so, until i can find a way to get out, i need, if not for myself, for them who still care, to survive and try again.
Death is still somewhere in my mind, keeping me company. however, until my second death comes one day, i am gonna look at it in the eyes, and say: “not today, satan”
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Checking in on your friends can make all the difference.
Knowing the warning signs of suicide can help us show up for the people in our lives. If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988 for mental health support. NAMI-NYC also offers a Living with Thoughts of Suicide group to talk about what it’s like to have those thoughts, how to manage them, and find community. Learn more here: naminycmetro.org/programs/living-with-thoughts-of-suicide
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I am writing this at 37,000 feet somewhere over Australia. After seven weeks we are going home from our European holiday. The holiday was great but I can’t wait to get home.
I feel a huge weight of responsibility organising our travel. After 11 flights, countless trains and so much laughter and awe, life can return to normal. Largely it went smoothly apart from arriving in Amsterdam and our air tags showing our luggage was still at Paris.
Battling mental health issues makes change and being out of routine challenging. Before we left for the trip I made the following determination.
1. In spite of the best planning something will go wrong as not everything is in your control.
2. When it happens, don’t panic, pivot. Come up with plan b or c, or even d if necessary.
That resolve was called upon many times. I hope I can continue that process when I back home. It might just work for you too.
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Does talking about mental health make things worse? NO!
Hearing others speak about their own mental health can reduce stigma and create an open environment for others to share.
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No one should feel alone when facing suicidal thoughts. 💜
On Wednesday, September 17, 6–7:30 PM EDT, NAMI-NYC is hosting a virtual discussion on how to support your loved ones living with suicidal thoughts. Learn how families and friends can show up with compassion and care. Sign up here: bit.ly/4mE2eDj.
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Someone you love is struggling with their mental health.
You want to help, but where do you begin?
Start with the Family & Friends webinar.
It’s a free, one-time, 90-minute session for anyone supporting someone with a mental health condition.
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Someone you love is struggling with their mental health.
You want to help, but where do you begin?
Start with the Family & Friends webinar.
It’s a free, one-time, 90-minute session for anyone supporting someone with a mental health condition.
You’ll learn:
What mental health conditions can look like
How to talk about it with your loved one
Tools, resources & support for you, too
RSVP now: bit.ly/4lpBHYT
#MentalHealth #FamilyAndFriends #EndTheStigma #youarenotalone #naminyc #supportmatters
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As my Wife and I continue our European holiday, this morning was quite stressful. When we travel my Wife and I discuss well in advance the itinerary but she leaves all the travel arrangements to me. We always book our own flights and accommodation rather than use a travel agent because we can be more specific about how we travel.
This morning we had to catch a local train for a 30 minute journey to a major train station so that we could get our train from the Czech Republic to Austria.
Ubers have been so good for the last 3 countries but this morning we couldn’t get one no matter what we tried. We had allowed some time buffers but it was getting dire. So in desperation I rang 3 taxi companies but no one spoke English. I then did, what I should have done earlier, I prayed.
Then, a taxi company I had ring contacted me through WhatsApp. They could send a taxi. The taxi was a beat up, old, dirty car. It was however a beautiful sight. We are at the train station and surprisingly the taxi cost the same as the Uber.
God cares about everything in our lives, even catching trains on time.
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We are 2 and a half weeks into our European holiday. Germany was fabulous, Poland unforgettable and we are now enjoying the Czech Republic. We are a bit homesick as well. FaceTiming the Grandchildren is great but we miss their hugs.
Watching church via livestream is good but being there is better.
This is not a complaint. I am conscious of how blessed we are to be able to travel like we do. We are creating so many wonderful memories. But home is home.
During World War 2 my Dad fought for Australia in Papua New Guinea. One day he was crossing a river when the rope broke and he fell into a raging river. He drowned but was revived by some local people. He told me he saw heaven before he was revived. He said it was beyond his ability to describe but he said it was more beautiful and peaceful than he could express.
Sometimes we can be homesick for heaven. The world is wonderful but heaven is a place without sickness, tears of disappointment. We can hold onto this amazing hope.
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