Showing posts with label "teen suicide" "cole peterson" "gay teen suicide" "lgbt" "glbt" lgbtq" "glbt youth" "jamie hubley" "catchmeblondie" "bullying" "depression". Show all posts
Showing posts with label "teen suicide" "cole peterson" "gay teen suicide" "lgbt" "glbt" lgbtq" "glbt youth" "jamie hubley" "catchmeblondie" "bullying" "depression". Show all posts
Thursday, November 24, 2011
Taking Steps to Prevent Bullying
Bullying has been identified as one of the major contributors to gay teen and teen (in general) suicide. Certainly, the latest rash of teen and gay teen suicides have named bullying as such. So, maybe the issue is to catch the situation before it becomes an irreversible issue. Do YOU know what to look for? Would you know how to identify if your son or daughter is being bullied? My next several entries will be providing very valuable information on how to recognize the signs before it's too late.The Bullying Report is a 44-page free downloadable book full of good information. Get yours now!!
A Day of Rest (Updated)
Today, and everyday, give thanks for what you have in your life...especially your loved ones.
I'm actually doing something today that I very seldom get the chance to do: nothing at all. It's my day of rest. In just about an hour or so, I will be well-rested with a big, full belly.
I wish that the dilemma of teen suicide, gay teen suicide, and suicide in general could take the day off, as well. Unfortunately, that's not the case. In fact, suicides tend to increase during the Holiday Season, which is now upon us. Unfortunately, depression, the feeling of isolation, and all of the other native causes of suicide doesn't take the day off. As we gather with our families and friends to celebrate Thanksgiving, let's also remember the families and friends of those who have left this world through their own actions.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING, everyone!!
UPDATE:
It was quickly brought to my attention that suicides actually DON'T increase during the holidays, that it's just a long held myth. I stand corrected. In fact, suicides tend to lower in December. Sorry for the misinformation. I, too, fell for the myth. Thank you, Barb, for the correction.
I'm actually doing something today that I very seldom get the chance to do: nothing at all. It's my day of rest. In just about an hour or so, I will be well-rested with a big, full belly.
I wish that the dilemma of teen suicide, gay teen suicide, and suicide in general could take the day off, as well. Unfortunately, that's not the case. In fact, suicides tend to increase during the Holiday Season, which is now upon us. Unfortunately, depression, the feeling of isolation, and all of the other native causes of suicide doesn't take the day off. As we gather with our families and friends to celebrate Thanksgiving, let's also remember the families and friends of those who have left this world through their own actions.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING, everyone!!
UPDATE:
It was quickly brought to my attention that suicides actually DON'T increase during the holidays, that it's just a long held myth. I stand corrected. In fact, suicides tend to lower in December. Sorry for the misinformation. I, too, fell for the myth. Thank you, Barb, for the correction.
Sunday, November 20, 2011
Ray of Hope: Students Fight Back Bullying!!!
THIS IS THE KIND OF RESPONSE WE NEED TO SEE MORE OF!! Fifteen year old Cole Peterson, openly bisexual, was attacked by two of his classmates because of his sexuality. Here's the twist: 300 students from his high school staged a sit-in in protest of his attack, in specific, and against bullying in general. That is exactly the kind of response we need to see every single day in every single incident of bullying! Bravo to you, Cole, and definitely BRAVO to you, the students who supported him!!!
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