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If they say
Who cares if one more light goes out?
In a sky of a million stars
It flickers, flickers
Who cares when someone's time runs out?
If a moment is all we are
We're quicker, quicker
Who cares if one more light goes out?
Well I do
"Suicide prevention is important to me because of people I am alive because of people who cared enough to make sure I was ok" This is not the end, don't let a stumble in the road end your journey ❤ .
1-800-273-8255 #SuicideAwareness #nottheend #notalone
Sometimes we feel confused.. All mixed up. We don't know what to feel or how to feel. When so much is going on around you doesn't make sense.. Sometimes you don't know how to react.. or feel about anything. But stay strong.. It'll all be okay.
Sometimes we feel hopeless, like nothing is going to be okay. But the fact that you're still alive (even if at that moment you feel that you don't want to be).. shows you how strong you are. You can do this.
You don't realize how strong you really are, until getting thru this is the only choice you have... and this will make you stronger. This will make you a fighter.
You are amazing & you can do this. No matter how bad you feel.. no matter how hopeless it all seems.. it will ALL BE OKAY, I can assure you that!
I remember feeling like, "this is it". And, just laying there hysterically crying, wishing God would just end my suffering.. or something would. Wishing myself away. And God obviously wasn't having it. He wasn't going to deal with my pitty party. He told me to get up. He showed me that I'm still here and breathing.. And gave me strength..
...& Once I reached the other side.. I was stronger than ever. And had a better view on things. Even if they didn't make sense, and still don't make 100% sense.. I understand now, that those things had to happen... for me to grow.
& I do thank God for having his hand on my shoulder the whole time... and not letting me "go" or taking me when I begged him to take me. I thank him now for making me push thru & making me who I am today.
I know I couldn't have done any of this without him.
& I thank him so much for all of it.
Thank you God.
Amen.
I just started a new album "Recovery from Drugs". I will add more photos to it later. Also see, "SPEAKING THRU PHOTOGRAPHS" * my blog*
I have to be transparent with my truths.. if I'm going to help anyone to seek recovery.. or not lose 100% faith.
#recoveryISpossible
Copyright © 2017 Mark Thompson - All rights reserved. Please do not use this image without my explicit written permission.
"Trev & Martin" Managed to raise £728 for Prostrate Cancer and Men's Mental Health.
In total the World Wide Ride that took place today raised £5,500.000 ..... yep that's five and a half million pounds!!!
If you wear your heart on your sleeve...
No matter how much of a lost cause it may seem, you must stay and fight, with all your might. Don't let them ruin you darling.
This is the first image for my thesis show on internalized stigma.
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When the socially isolating effects perpetuated by stigma become internalized and we begin to believe other people’s negative, inaccurate views of ourselves. It's when we give in to negative labels and let them define us resulting in the "Why Try Effect". It's allowing societies misconceptions to stain us red, the most insidious kind of conformity that pushes so many to the edge.
Violence causes more than 1.6 million deaths worldwide every year. Violence is one of the leading causes of death in all parts of the world for persons ages 15 to 44.
Domestic Violence is a pattern of behavior used to establish power and control over another person through fear and intimidation, often including the threat or use of violence.
Domestic Violence is the single greatest cause of injury to women.
So close to being done with my 52! wooooo! :D
My door is always open, any of my friends who need to chat or need a shoulder to lean on are welcome.
It's no good suffering in silence. I have, tea, food and and I will always be here. ...You are always welcome!! I am just a message or a phone call away ❤
Could at least one friend
Demonstrate that someone is always listening.
#SuicideAwareness #notalone #someonetoleanon #iamthereforyou #spreadlove
This photo was made specifically for the tragic incidents that have been happening along with suicidal awareness day. Humanity is broken.
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Today is suicide awareness day. Anyone who has self harmed, is suicidal, depressed, has anxiety, or is just going through a hard time and etc. Draw a semicolon on your wrists a semi colon represents a sentence the author could have ended but chose not to. The author is you and the sentence is your life.
Prior to my freshman year I was home schooled my entire life. I started competitive figure skating when I was 10 and I fell in love with it. I went to the ice rink literally everyday. I did my homework there with one of my old best friends who was home schooled as well and we skated the rest of the day. It was my life. In 8th grade I had to give up that dream because my parents could not afford it anymore. We had lost our home, we moved into the town I'm at now a few months after and I basically had to cope and start a new life. The beginning of my freshman year, like any person that age, I was trying to find myself. I felt so lost and out of place. I was not used to regular school hours, I could not focus and had no motivation to do my homework. I just wanted to curl up in my bed and never leave the house. I was depressed. My sophomore year Is when I started getting into photography. I finally found something to be passionate about again. I made my first flickr account back in 2011 and started taking photos of anything and everything. I remember these girls constantly made fun of me and my photos and did everything they could to make me feel worthless, at times it sure did work but I overcame everything and I just want to give a big thanks to all those people, you pushed me to become a better artists and made me strive to be more then what you said I could do. Although life isn't perfect now its pretty damn close. I found an amazing boyfriend, I have gained so much more confidence in myself, and I can not believe how much I have grown since I first picked up a camera. If you would have told me this is where I would be in life 3 years ago I would have laughed at you. I am very proud of myself and what I have become from all of this and I can't wait to see where life takes me these next upcoming years.
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Unfortunately, this beautiful landmark has an ugly side. The Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco has the second highest number of suicides in the world, after the Nanjing Yangtze River Bridge. If you need to reach out to someone please know all calls to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline are free and confidential. Don’t hesitate to call any time day or night at 1-800-273-TALK (8255).
Today we walked in the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention's annual Out of the Darkness walk.
Staff. Sgt. Alberto, Quintanaromero, Best Warrior competitor from the 3rd Medical Command out of Fort Gillem, Ga., detains a hostage during a mystery event held during the 2013 U.S. Army Reserve Best Warrior Competition at Fort McCoy, Wis. June 25, 2013. Quintanaromera is 1 of 39 Soldiers competing for the Best Warrior title in order to move onto the next level in
the competition, the Department of the Army BWC. (U.S. Army photo by Staff. Sgt. Amanda Smolinski)
This year for the annual Suicide Walk, my friend, who lost her son to suicide, and I made ornaments for the walkers on our "Remembering Ryan" team.
Today was the annual suicide prevention walk. People wrote messages in chalk at the event; unfortunately, this message has come too late for so many. Hopefully others can learn that the solution to their problems doesn't have to be final.
FLATLINE: Series // 1. OVERDOSE
Story: "In November 2010 I went to my dad's house in the morning to have him drive us to the airport to go visit my mom, who had recently left him and moved to arizona. He had his music on (Linkin park) his house was still in the process of being flipped so it was gutted inside, cold and bare. And he wasn't answering my calls...I went in his room and his bed was empty, went around to the side and he was on the ground- he had tried to overdose because of his depression over my mom. It was the worst moment of my life. I still suffer panic attacks from it, and when I don't hear from him for more than 1 day I blow up his phone or go check on him. He's so much better now. Him and I are closer, he is so good with my child and I think it makes him happier too. He got counseling and is so much healthier! He was like 120 pounds skin and bones not eating, it was so awful and I lived away at the time so it was hard to make sure he was ok. Now I'm 5 min away so I have piece of mind. He's a really good man just had a rough patch". - Anonymous
* S-Bahn Potsdamer Platz, Berlin, Germany - 804pm, Christmas Eve 2010.
* EOS450D + 50mm (f/1.4) : 1/60s, f/4, ISO800.
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In the halls of this S-Bahn rail station, there appeared on platform 2 one solitary passenger, waiting for a train to take her home or to some friends for Christmas dinner, party, or gathering. I hope she arrived safely that night.
What this photograph brought to mind was the following.
The Christmas and New Year's holiday season can be a rough time of year, even for people in the best of situations. It's easy to consider how some may be lonely and depressed, and it might even lead one to associate the number of suicides peaking around this time. However, some studies have shown that springtime is generally the peak period.
Guardian article from 2005 | "Seasonal spring peaks of suicide in victims with and without prior history of hospitalization for mood disorders." Journal of Affective Disorders, 2010 February, 121(1-2): pp. 89-93
As (northern) spring is just around the corner, please have a look around, and ask each other: "where are you now?" Thank you.
Staff Sgt. Brett Andress, drill sergeant from the 108th Training Command, prepares Army Reserve Best Warrior competitors to enter the firing range at Fort McCoy, Wisc. June 25, 2013. The M4 rifle qualification is one of many events that will test each competitor both physically and mentally in order to determine the top two of 39 best warriors that will move up to the next level in the competition, the Department of the Army BWC. (U.S. Army photo by Staff. Sgt. Amanda Smolinski)
This weekend is the American Foundation for Suicide Preventions Out of the Darkness Walk to raise awareness of mental illness and depression. This will be my 11th year walking in memory of my best friend's son and the first year walking in memory of my brother in law. Suicide is NOT the answer!
Staff Sgt. Mathew Hardin, drill sergeant from the 108th Training Command, prepares Army Reserve Best Warrior competitors to enter the firing range at Fort McCoy, Wisc. June 25, 2013. The M4 rifle qualification is one of many events that will test each competitor both physically and mentally in order to determine the top two of 39 best warriors that will move up to the next level in the competition, the Department of the Army BWC. (U.S. Army photo by Staff. Sgt. Amanda Smolinski)
More than 100 runners start the Texas Military Forces' Suicide Prevention 5K run held at Camp Mabry in Austin, Texas, Sept. 9, 2013. Organizers of the event hope to raise awareness on the issue. (Army National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Ken Walker)
Maj. Miguel Torres, Branch Manager for Family Support Services, gave the starting countdown to approximately one hundred participants at the Texas Military Forces' Suicide Prevention 5K run held at Camp Mabry in Austin, Texas, Sept. 9, 2013. Organizers of the event hope to raise awareness on the subject. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Ken Walker)
Sgt. Camille Kleparek, 191st Army band, removes hier M40 protective mask after entering the nuclear, biological and chemical chamber as part of a a mystery event at Fort McCoy, Wis. June 25, 2013. At this point in the compeition, competitors are experiencing a lack of sleep and the physical demands required of them. The mystery event is one of many events that will test each competitor both physically and mentally in order to determine the top two of 39 best warrors that will move up to the next level in the compeition, the Department of the Army BWC. (U.S. Army photo by Staff. Sgt. Amanda Smolinski)
Story: "There was a time when I thought drugs helped me. I thought it cured the bad in me. I was terribly wrong. The monster in the needle took advantage of everything I've ever loved and owned. I've lost my beautiful wife, my home and my car. My job, my friends and my family. All I did was hurt them. Even losing everything I felt like I would have to kill myself to stop..so I tried, I ended up trying 3 times before giving up. The whole process of getting my stomach pumped, psych eval, narcan, charcoal shit...just wasn't worth it. The high is amazing, I can't lie, all the pain goes away, nothing matters..but the tolerance I had was through the roof. After 4 years 40mg turned into 100mg, probably much more after awhile I didn't care as long as it got me high. When withdrawal would hit me, I would take anything and everything..didn't matter what. As long as I didn't hear the voices and the devil on my back. I thought I would never stop, I was at a dead end road with no chance of turning back. I was 25 when I got the call back to reality. It was my dad.. My mother tried to kill herself. I was so high when I answered the phone that I didn't think it was real and that I was having a nightmare. I couldn't move or go anywhere. I ended up passing out before the conversation was over. When I woke up with 20-30 missed calls and voicemails I knew it was real...my dad just screaming / crying on the end of the phone. He was very upset, blaming me for this. He also wished I was there in one voicemail. Saying maybe I could fix what I've done wrong. I called him back and he answered, I couldn't even say a word, I was for the first time ashamed of who I was and who I've become..and he just said the words that changed everything, "she's gone.." that was the first and last day I didn't get high and threw everything away and started over. Today marks 4 years clean, I miss my mom, I just wish my story didn't sound like this, I wish I had more time with her and I wish it wasn't just memories I had left. My dad may never forgive me and I'll never make up for what I did, I understand that. All I can do now is become a better person and try and help others". - Anonymous
September is National #Suicide Prevention Awareness Month - #SuicidePrevention #SuicideAwareness #MentalHealth Themed PSA by Michael Nuccitelli, Psy.D. #iPredator NYC
FORT KNOX, Ky. — Four wounded veterans stopped by Fort Knox Aug. 20-21 to share words encouragement with junior and mid-career leaders assigned at the Central Kentucky Army post.
From a non-profit organization called Feherty’s Troops First Foundation, the veterans shared from their experiences some of the emotional tolls troops endure and ways they can help each other to combat them. Among the group was Medal of Honor recipient retired Master Sgt. Leroy Petry.
I recently did some production photos for A Light in Dark Places, an theater organization that puts on a series of short plays centered around suicide awareness.
New York National Guard Maj. Charles Sanders, assigned to 53rd Troop Command HHD, speaks to a crowd at The American Legion before starting the “Walk4Valor & Run4Life” events in Southold, N.Y. on Sept. 18, 2021. The 22-mile walk/run assists with efforts to bring awareness to the 22 service members who tragically take their own life each day and raise funds for the Bob Feller Act of Valor Foundation's Scholarship Program. (U.S. Army National Guard Photo by Sgt. Jordan Sivayavirojna)
Kerry Coaches Van Hool T911 (06-KY-111) on Evergreen Road, Cork 30th April 2014, with a side-ad for Suicide Awareness. This coach accompanies cyclists from town to town.
Texas National Guardsmen participate in the Texas Military Forces' Suicide Prevention 5K run held at Camp Mabry in Austin, Texas, Sept. 9, 2013. Organizers of the event hope to raise awareness on the issue. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Ken Walker)
YOKOSUKA, Japan (Sept. 28, 2011) - Members of the Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka (CFAY) community participate in the Suicide Awareness 5K/3K walk/run at CFAY's Purdy Gym. The event, sponsored by CFAY's Morale Welfare and Recreation department, aimed to inform the community about suicide prevention. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Andrew Smith)
Story: On May 29th my entire world changed, I was going to be a mommy! I was very excited and scared. All I've ever wanted was to be a mother. My boyfriend (at the time) was over the moon with excitement. We immediately bought books and a few unisex outfits to curb our excitement so we didn't explode! Our parents were over joyed, my little sister cried she was so happy. June 26th, I went to the doctor and got to hear their tiny, fast heartbeat. The doctor told me they had a healthy strong heartbeat and even let me take a video home to show our family. I spent the next couple of weeks planning on how to tell all of our friends. I ordered announcements and had copies of the ultrasound made, you know all the cutesy stuff girls do. July 31st, I went to the doctor for my 3rd month check-up. Excited to see the little person growing inside of me. I was laying there with all that goopy stuff and watching the monitor, but something was wrong. My little person no longer had a heartbeat. My little person had left this world before they could join us and feel all the love we had to offer. It was the hardest loss I've ever had to deal with. Miscarriage is very common, but often swept under the rug. It is almost taboo in our society. I want to share this type of loss with you. It's very hard to prepare yourself and watch your body change only to have the pure essence be ripped away. I was able to experience the first 3 months of pregnancy. They were wonderful, even the morning sickness and I also experienced the post pardum depression after my baby had passed. I should not use past tense, I am experiencing the post pardum depression. Also the loss of my relationship. BUT I am getting better. I know I will have another chance at being a mother." - Anonymous
U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 3 Michael DiGeso leads as Master of Ceremonies for a Veterans Day Observance and Patriotic Ceremony held at Hudson Sports Complex in Warwick, N.Y, on November 11th 2020. The New York Army National Guard hosted the event to honor the men and women who have served, and continue to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces. There was a Suicide Awareness walk, interactive activities for the community and exhibitions of military equipment and tactical vehicle displays. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Marla Ogden)
U.S. Army Reserve Best Warrior competitors don their M40 protective mask for testing before entering the nuclear, biological and chemical chamber as part of a a mystery event at Fort McCoy, Wis. June 25, 2013. At this point in the competition, competitors are experiencing a lack of sleep and the physical demands required of them. The mystery event is one of many events that will test each competitor both physically and mentally in order to determine the top two of 39 best warriors that will move up to the next level in the competition, the Department of the Army BWC. (U.S. Army photo by Staff. Sgt. Amanda Smolinski)
Sgt. First Class Jason Manella, USACAPOC(A), removes his M40 protective mask after entering the nuclear, biological and chemical chamber as part of a a mystery event at Fort McCoy, Wis. June 25, 2013. At this point in the compeition, competitors are experiencing a lack of sleep and the physical demands required of them. The mystery event is one of many events that will test each competitor both physically and mentally in order to determine the top two of 39 best warriors that will move up to the next level in the competition, the Department of the Army BWC. (U.S. Army photo by Staff. Sgt. Amanda Smolinski)
I've been taking quite the hiatus from Flickr, this summer has been extremely busy and I've had a lot going on. I do apologize. I was also really upset with the Flickr layout, but nothing can be done about that one.
I really wanted to upload this because this week, on September 10th specifically is National Suicide Prevention Day. Since this day is meaningful to me I really wanted to take a photo relating.
I'm not going to give you a beautiful success 'out of depression' story, because mine isn't like that. I haven't gotten over the hill and my journey isn't over yet. It's something I still deal with, daily. Dealing with an mental illness like this isn't an easy journey, but I can be proud of the progression I've made.
I'm strong, and although I'm still swimming in this storm I'm sure as hell not going to drown.
This picture is out of my comfort zone because I don't like showing my scars. But they are what make me, me. . And I have to be proud.
So please, if you or anyone you know is struggling with depression or suicidal thoughts, please seek help. I know it gets better.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
xoxox.
Sgt. First Class Jason Manella, USACAPOC(A), signals he is finished donning his M40 protective mask for testing before entering the nuclear, biological and chemical chamber as part of a a mystery event at Fort McCoy, Wis. June 25, 2013. At this point in the competition, competitors are experiencing a lack of sleep and the physical demands required of them. The mystery event is one of many events that will test each competitor both physically and mentally in order to determine the top two of 39 best warriors that will move up to the next level in the competition, the Department of the Army BWC. (U.S. Army photo by Staff. Sgt. Amanda Smolinski)
Sgt. First Class Jason Manella, USACAPOC(A), removes his M40 protective mask after entering the nuclear, biological and chemical chamber as part of a a mystery event at Fort McCoy, Wis. June 25, 2013. At this point in the competition, competitors are experiencing a lack of sleep and the physical demands required of them. The mystery event is one of many events that will test each competitor both physically and mentally in order to determine the top two of 39 best warriors that will move up to the next level in the competition, the Department of the Army BWC. (U.S. Army photo by Staff. Sgt. Amanda Smolinski)
Recently...via PostSecret, an illegal immigrant pledged to jump off the Golden Gate Bridge – “I have lived in San Francisco since I was young … I am illegal … I am not wanted here. I don’t belong anywhere. This summer I plan to jump off the Golden Gate."
...but over 20,000 online voices responded with hope!
And on June 14th hundreds met on the Golden Gate Bridge to take a stand against suicide at the very place where it happens most in the world.
PLEASE DON'T JUMP! ♥
Sgt. First Class Jason Manella, USACAPOC(A), removes his M40 protective mask after entering the nuclear, biological and chemical chamber as part of a a mystery event at Fort McCoy, Wis. June 25, 2013. At this point in the competition, competitors are experiencing a lack of sleep and the physical demands required of them. The mystery event is one of many events that will test each competitor both physically and mentally in order to determine the top two of 39 best warriors that will move up to the next level in the competition, the Department of the Army BWC. (U.S. Army photo by Staff. Sgt. Amanda Smolinski)
Maj. Gen. William Len Smith, right, Assistant Adjutant General - Army and the Commander, Texas Army National Guard, presents Capt. Martha Nigrelle's son with a medal for his participation in the Texas Military Forces' Suicide Prevention 5K run held at Camp Mabry in Austin, Texas, Sept. 9, 2013. Organizers of the event hope to raise awareness on the issue. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Ken Walker)