Finding Hope in This Crazy World
I See -Copyright 2016 Diana Rasmussen I see the scars upon your arms My heart skipped a beat as I thought of what I could say To take away the pain that brought you to that place How I wish I could change the things that you've been through I'm here today to sit and... Continue Reading →
Why can't you trust your feelings? We live in a culture of I want what I want when I want it. And if it feels good do it - right? Well, that may be exactly what is wrong. Yes, feelings are important. But they change, moment by moment. And feelings may not be based on... Continue Reading →
It's the Holiday season. And not everyone is happy about it. Our teens struggle with this ever changing world and the pressures of life. And the internet is not always helpful when you add in teen hormones. Time and time again our children get bullied online. As a parent it is hard to keep up... Continue Reading →
Teen suicide – America's high rates and growing prevention efforts – is the topic of this week's cover story project. Here students at Chautauqua Lake Central High School in Mayville, N.Y., participate in a Sources of Strength suicide-prevention…
When I saw the Daily Prompt today, I knew I needed to share this poem. I have known many cutters in my life. You can tell it in their eyes, not just the marks on their bodies. From what I have learned, it is a way that someone in intense pain reacts in a moment... Continue Reading →
Facebook post leads to arrests in cyberbullying suicide case - FOX 13 News. This is so sad. Imagine yourself as a teenage girl, trying to fit in. Then your best friend steals your boyfriend. And people you thought were your friends turn on you. Everyone starts trashing you online. You start checking your FB page... Continue Reading →
Cry in the Rain (Dedicated to Mel) ©2013 Diana Rasmussen The lightning flashed and thunder cracked The day you died the sky turned black * I cry in the rain I scream in the thunder Let go of the pain before I go under * my heart withdrawn trying to hold on one day you're... Continue Reading →
Suicide Prevention Awareness Day is today. I looked up some info on TWLOA (To Write Love On Her Arms) Here is an excerpt from Newsweek and http://twloha.com/news/newsweek-covers-suicide-epidemic• "Throughout the developed world … [suicide] is now the leading cause of death for people 15 to 49, surpassing all cancers and heart disease.” “In the last two decades... Continue Reading →
