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I hope you gotten email I sent yesterday. I had skimmed over my emails last week because I was so busy getting my presentation together that I missed your since it just said Caryn. Most of the one name emails I get are from many foreign…"
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Margo powell commented on Donna Padilla's group suicide's survivors"Cathy, I just read your post. I am so sorry to hear you have experienced such tragedies in you life.
How are you doing? I hope you have a good support system. No one should ever have to experience the devastating grief suicide causes, twice. Had…"
Margo powell replied to Stacy Steffes's discussion My Adam in the group suicide's survivors"Hi Stacy, it's always so sad to see a new member join the group due to a suicide. I am truly sorry that you find yourself here.
The men and women on Legacy Connect are very supportive of one another. May you find peace! I pray you can overcome…"
Margo powell commented on Donna Padilla's group suicide's survivors"Caryn, Thanks! If you can send me some thoughts I can share with the Dept. Heads when I meet with them, I would be soooo appreciative.
Carin, if you can send me any info about Cody and what you have gone through, as well, it would really help give…"
Margo powell commented on Donna Padilla's group suicide's survivors"This comment is late in coming but I want to wish all mother's a BELATED HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY? May you be blessed with peace and strength. GOD LOVES YOU!
To anyone who is willing to let me use your story of the loss of your loved one for my…"
Margo powell commented on Lisa W's group LOSS OF A SIBLING SUPPORT GROUP"Hi Lirit, I'm truly sorry to hear you are going through so much. The timing of your accident couldn't have been any worse since working out and running would have helped you deal with the grief and pain you are experiencing. I wish I could…"
Margo powell commented on Lisa W's group LOSS OF A SIBLING SUPPORT GROUP"Lorraine and Jean you are both going through more than any person should have to bear in one lifetime, let alone within a few years and months in Lorraine's case. Grief from loss is the most difficult of all emotions to deal with. When the…"
Margo powell replied to Brittney Leeann Lewis's discussion it has been four years and nothings really channged in the group suicide's survivors"Brittany, as a mother of a daughter who also lost her father four years ago just as she was to start her senior year in high school and then 6month later my brother passed away followed by 3 friends suicides within the next 3 months, we were…"
Margo powell replied to Brittney Leeann Lewis's discussion it has been four years and nothings really channged in the group suicide's survivors"Hi Brittany, as a mother of a daughter who also lost her father four years ago just as she was to start her senior year in high school and then 6month later my brother passed away followed by 3 friends suicides within the next 3 months, we were…"
Margo powell commented on Donna Padilla's group suicide's survivors"Carin, Thanks for the lead of AFSP.org. Their website is very helpful. I'm searching any and all programs for the best insights I can glean from them. I am open to any and all suggestions. I believe the personal stories will have the greatest…"
Margo powell left a comment for Judy. Gilbreath"Hi Judy, welcome to Legacy Connect. Most of us find our way here in the midst of great trials. I hope you are well and find great solace and help from the members. There are wonderful people that come to these sights.
Blessings, Margo"
Margo powell commented on Donna Padilla's group suicide's survivors"Thank you Caryn, my exact sentiments!!! The program is designed to help these kids find purpose, see their potential and help them make healthy conscious choices. I feel led by God to do this. It's been an amazing journey and hopefully will be…"
Margo powell commented on Donna Padilla's group suicide's survivors"Caryn, separate from the information I just sent, I want to express my heartfelt sorrow for your loss.
Your loss is so recent. The first months are sooooo difficult! The roller coaster of emotions in the beginning are unrelenting. I hope you are…"
Margo powell commented on Donna Padilla's group suicide's survivors"Caryn, Yes, I would be ever so grateful. Much of the program centers around finding purpose and developing skills to help get through difficult times ( when life's trials inevitably hit us). Please share your feelings and emotions surrounding…"
Margo powell commented on Donna Padilla's group suicide's survivors"Carin, Thank you! I had thought about asking you personally since I have a part of the program called
"A mother's heart". I want to be able to share a story from a mother's perspective. I have been deeply touched by your posts on…"
Margo powell commented on Donna Padilla's group suicide's survivors"Please let me know if any of you are willing to share your story and show a picture of your loved one that took their life. I'm preparing a program for middle schoolers and high schoolers.
Some of the emphasis will be on bullying and suicide.
I…"
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Hi Theresa,
I just read your post regarding the S O S Convention. You are spot on with everything you said.
I have a couple of suggestions.
If a Suicide survivor doesn't have a pet, getting one that provides love and companionship really helps
It requires commitment, time and energy but, as you said, sometimes you just have to "put one foot iN front of the other" it's a way of putting more attention out rather than focusing inward. Plus there is the reward… Continue
I just read your post regarding the S O S Convention. You are spot on with everything you said.
I have a couple of suggestions.
If a Suicide survivor doesn't have a pet, getting one that provides love and companionship really helps
It requires commitment, time and energy but, as you said, sometimes you just have to "put one foot iN front of the other" it's a way of putting more attention out rather than focusing inward. Plus there is the reward… Continue
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- At 2:39pm on April 19, 2012, Suzanne Sellier said…
Hi Margo,
Well, in my family everyone has headed for the hills...except me. Coping with my sister's suicide is secondary with facing the fact my family really are mentally ill - and especially my mom. This is a bitter pill to swallow for me. Christ has always been my rock, but my mother and I were close, even though the dysfunction would pop up here and there, I guess I am far enough away that I forgot how severe it can be. Now I must walk away and allow God to give me strength alone, with my husband, 2 children (9 & 12), and the wonderful network of friends I have created over the 16 years I have lived in France. I have joined up with a lovely christian woman therapist, who knows me and my entourage, and we meet once a week to talk. I have met her twice on this level, and she is shocked at how I turned out "so well" in the wake of such a dysfunctional family. I told her it is all due to God's love for me. He drew me out and saved me from the fate my remaining family are experiencing (there are 4 boys and my mom; I am the youngest at 50). But that does not make me immune to new waves of rejection and deep pain. My husband is a christian and bless his heart, he talks with me endlessly about these problems. But we are stymied: how does one walk away from one's family and not fall apart with sadness? I would be happy to give you my personal email: suzanne.sellierdisan@free.fr feel free to write me at that address. Thanks again for your encouragement, and especially for your prayers. God bless you for your kind and giving heart.
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