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Death by suicide is devastating for the people who loved the deceased – it is sudden, unexpected and a tragedy. The loss of a life, the loss of a person overcome by social and psychological circumstances is a disaster often brought about by situations outside one’s control, leaving young people, parents, grandparents, friends and their…
I love this billboard. It shows the true grit nature of the male of the species, with more than just a hint of irony showing that true grit isn’t working so well. What is really encouraging is that we’ve come…
As the first Valentine’s Day after the death of your loved partner nears, it can seem like an insurmountable and depressing holiday. for people who are grieving, most holidays can be stressful times and Valentine’s Day certainly can be a…
When I finished high school, I dived headlong into the world of broadcasting with all its glitz and glamour. Well, actually, I held a microphone on the end of a bamboo pole for 10 hours a day for the production…
Happy new Year! It’s that time of year again where we look forward to what the year ahead holds for us and as our hands fall to our sides after the last hurrahs of ‘Auld Lang Syne’, we’re contemplating our…
Yes folks, it’s that time again. I’m listening to this song as I start this blog; a nice song from Chris Rea – sentimental, hopeful, and typical of what many people will be feeling as Christmas looms. You’ve probably got…
Q: What’s worse than coming home with luggage missing?A: Coming home from a tour of duty with extra baggage. Read on… A soldier returned from his tour of duty in East Timor and decided to take some very well -earned…
I was working late in my office one night when I received a phone call from a very distraught client. This woman had been having difficulties in her relationship with her husband and had expressed fears that he may harm…
Leading up to last year’s Gumboot Friday fundraising, Mike King said this about our Mental Health system: (Warning: Some people may find this comment disturbing) “If you put your faith in the system, there is a better than evens chance…
When I was young, I lived next door to a man who served in World War 2. He had a heart of gold, would do anything for you, and yes, protect you to the end if he thought you needed…