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, 2023A response icon120Jul 19, 2023A response icon120
PinnedPublished inThe Taoist OnlineWhen Darkness Comes for You, Let it Become YouThe darkness was never separate from you; duality is an illusion.Aug 15, 2023A response icon4Aug 15, 2023A response icon4
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, 2023A response icon1Jul 3, 2023A response icon1
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, 2023A response icon4Jun 6, 2023A response icon4
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, 2023A response icon2Jun 1, 2023A response icon2
Published inILLUMINATIONTime does not pass in my house on the hillMy hair does not grey, nor the lines on my face grow deeper.Jan 16, 2024A response icon1Jan 16, 2024A response icon1
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, 2023A response icon5Sep 21, 2023A response icon5
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, 2023A response icon1Aug 30, 2023A response icon1
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, 2023A response icon6Aug 24, 2023A response icon6
Published inThe Taoist OnlineCatch-22: Tell Me if You’re Suicidal; Just Keep Your Emotions in LineInsights on dealing with sticky darkness.Aug 4, 2023A response icon4Aug 4, 2023A response icon4
