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| Psalm 18:6 In my distress I called to the LORD; I cried to my GOD for help. From his temple he heard my voice; my cry came before him; into his ears |
Depending on what state you live in I think its fair to say many individuals & families may be encountering difficulties on ALL levels. It seems at least here in California for the past two weeks many tragic Breaking News has come across the screen. I tend to stay abreast to what's happening in my community & at times may address it in someway.
On occasion I have seen status updates on Facebook by acquaintances mentioning the recent suicides in the news. Over the past several weeks it has been discussed with teens in the news not only referencing suicide, but guns in our schools. It breaks my heart that some people are so careless with what their posting and providing what they think is valued information on the topic. In reviewing the comments I just couldn't believe what certain individuals were saying. I believe in freedom of speech, however speaking without having professional knowledge of the exact situation is just dis-respectful to those they left behind. You absolutely have no idea what goes on behind close doors in someones life. To say what could the kids today possibly be going through, that is so different when we were their age?
What happened in your household may be completely different in another household. What happened when you went to school, may be completely different for a child today. You cannot assume that a child took its own life because they were soft & didn't have faith or support in their life. (Quoted from a comment on Facebook). Do you know if they battled depression, or something deeper? Do you know if they were seeking professional advice. You can't have it both ways that if teens aren't talking with their parents isn't it better that they seek professional advice from a Therapist?
I speak on this from personal experience loosing a love one & you have no idea what one goes through when they are face with trails & tribulations of life that are beyond their control. It's hard enough that someone has taken their life, but it doesn't stop there. The pain continues on for those they left behind. Before you start to judge an individuals personal situation look in the mirror at yourself. Are you perfect? How you deal with things are not the same as another child of God. Yes, we are all children of GOD, it is not up to you to be the judge & juror. And, if you truly had any compassion the first thing you would have done was say a prayer for that individual & their family who are mourning the death of their child.
Growing-up there was a quote I heard all the time: Stick & Stones may brake my bones, but words will never hurt me-Author Unknown
That quote is so far from the truth...Words do hurt and they can carve an impression in ones heart & head that can scar them for life. Often times society loves to see someone fall more than to rise in Greatness. If we actually listen more & stop judging; you will not only learn more about yourself, but others as well. Leave the diagnosis to the professionals.
Until We Meet Again...
I just had to share the below artist Civil Twilight and this beautiful & touching song~Letters From The Sky.
If you or a teen that you know is dealing with depression, please visit TEEN LINE. A confidential telephone helpline for teenage callers. It operates every evening from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm and is toll-free from anywhere in California. If you have a problem or just want to talk with another teen who understands, then this is the right place for you! TEEN LINE also offers email help, online chat, message boards, resources and information. The TEEN LINE volunteers who answer the calls, emails and chats are Southern California teenagers who have been specially trained. They won't judge you or give advice – their job is to listen to your feelings and help you to clarify your concerns, define the options available to you, and help you make positive decisions. No problem is too small, too large, or too shocking for the TEEN LINE volunteers. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK (8255) is a 24-hour, toll-free, confidential suicide prevention hotline available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. By dialing 1-800-273-TALK, the call is routed to the nearest crisis center in our national network of more than 140 crisis centers. The Lifeline’s national network of local crisis centers, provide crisis counseling and mental health referrals day and night.
Disclaimer: This post is to share awareness of Teen Depression/Suicide and should you need assistance, please seek the advice of a professional. We have no affiliation with Teen Online or The Suicide Prevention, they are just local professional resources to help.
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