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For years, I have journaled, dreaming to be as an useful source as I can be, to those seeking inspiration, help, or advice. I finally decided to own that role and be intentional about it. I started writing about my passions, my thoughts, and curious wonderings about our spiritual world. I founded Marie' Lotus Life with a mission to give others a taste of what God has done for me, and this is just the beginning.
Take some time to explore the blog, read something interesting, and feel free to reach out if you would like me to pray for you and/or listen and offer you spiritual support.
Wisconsin Suicide Prevention Info
September is Suicide Prevention Month
Emergency - 911
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (link is external) - 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Veterans Crisis Line (link is external) - 1-800-273-8255 (Press 1)
LGBTQ Crisis Line (link is external) - 1-866-488-7386
Teen Line (link is external) - 310-855-4673
HopeLine Text Service (link is external) - Text HOPELINE to 741741
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September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
We can all help prevent suicide. Every year, in September, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Prevent Suicide Wisconsin (link is external), and other organizations around the world raise awareness of suicide prevention.
Five action steps for helping someone in emotional pain
Ask: “Are you thinking about killing yourself?” It’s not an easy question but studies show that asking at-risk individuals if they are suicidal does not increase suicides or suicidal thoughts. Research shows people who are having thoughts of suicide feel relief when someone asks after them in a caring way.
Keep Them Safe: Reducing a suicidal person’s access to highly lethal items or places is an important part of suicide prevention. While this is not always easy, asking if the at-risk person has a plan and removing or disabling the lethal means can make a difference.
Be There: Individuals are more likely to feel less depressed, less suicidal, less overwhelmed, and more hopeful after speaking to someone who listens without judgment.
Help Them Stay Connected: Studies indicate that helping someone at risk create a network of resources and individuals for support and safety can help them take positive action and reduce feelings of hopelessness.
Follow-Up: Staying in touch with someone after they have experienced a crisis or after they have been discharged from care can make a difference. Studies have shown the number of suicide deaths goes down when someone follows up with the at-risk person.