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Celebrating a Good Day!

Exercising consistently for a month, better rest, and seeking biblical counseling has added up to a really good start today. I thoroughly enjoyed accompanying Daniel’s violin practice this morning with the piano. I’m making an organized plan today and so […]

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Suicide Has a Face: Learning to Offer Hope

As a survivor of suicide, there is nothing that makes me recoil worse than hearing, “Sometimes there is nothing that you can do, if someone wants to kill themselves then they will find a way.” The speaker is talking about some […]

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Opening Heaven in my Grief

The line was 2 and 1/2 hours from the door to the family. I stood there shaking, unsure whether to flee or stay, my own grief deeply moved by the loss of a dear friend. I knew that I was […]

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My Story

Check out Chris’s story of depression and hope! May we strengthen each other as we work on Turning the Page on Suicide.

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Turn the Page Ballad

Words spoken . . .you promised never to say and he’s hurt and turned away. Broken dreams widen the gap Between wedding vows and the life you unwrap. A single word frozen like a knife, Ready to cut the oneness […]

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Frankenstein’s Snowman

Our longings are poured out. Shaped into memories and crafted moments with you. Built out of snowflakes, Legos and tears.  Bringing to life our smiles.

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Unwound Routine: A Limerick

Snow falls heavy to the ground My kids’ routine unwound Sent out to play Never to stay So, hot chocolates all around.   Calloused Hand of a Bard: Limerick 2 No doubt my journey is calloused hard, Perfect life maligned and marred. Laughter a […]

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Welcome, New Page Turners!

Dear Page Turner, Today my page has been filled to the brim and running over. I wanted to take a moment to welcome the newcomers, thank you for your comments and support. As this blog grows it is my hope that […]

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Suicide & Prevention Hotline

National Suicide Hotline

If you or a loved one are in immediate danger, call the National Suicide Lifeline at 988 or go to the website at https://988lifeline.org/