PinnedPublished inThe Taoist OnlineThe suicidal don’t need your optimism, thank you (1000 smilies!!!!)3 things the suicidal individual needs more than optimism.Jul 19, 2023123Jul 19, 2023123
PinnedPublished inThe Taoist OnlineWhen Darkness Comes for You, Let it Become YouThe darkness was never separate from you; duality is an illusion.Aug 15, 20234Aug 15, 20234
PinnedWhy Does God Hate Me? Critiquing Another Medium Writer’s ResponseGod doesn’t hate you because you hate yourself. You ask the question because it comes from a place of love.Jul 3, 20231Jul 3, 20231
PinnedIf you’re suicidal, don’t seek answers in self-helpSelf-help puts all the pressure on you and ignores systemic factors. We need community-help instead.Jun 6, 20234Jun 6, 20234
PinnedWhy We Need an Anti-Self-Help Approach to SuicidalityWe live in a self-help-crazy culture. But self-help can send the wrong message. What we need is a good dose of anti-self-help.Jun 1, 20232Jun 1, 20232
Published inILLUMINATIONTime does not pass in my house on the hillMy hair does not grey, nor the lines on my face grow deeper.Jan 161Jan 161
I live in paradise — one that became my hellI run down the beach, energy pumping through my legs, pushing me faster. This is the first time I’ve felt this way in more than a year.Dec 18, 20231Dec 18, 20231
Published inILLUMINATIONAre Your Words Harming the Suicidal?We suck at helping the suicidal. Here’s what to say to help instead of harm.Sep 21, 20235Sep 21, 20235
Published inThe Taoist OnlineA Writer’s Healing for the Downfallen and DowntroddenThere is a healer in the room. She is your grandmother. Your daughter. And your sister too. She is a father rocking his child…Aug 30, 20231Aug 30, 20231
Published inThe Taoist Online3 Steps to Take When You Want to Die Because of What Happened to YouI have chosen death. Several times.Aug 24, 20236Aug 24, 20236
