A Safe Place for Survivors of Extreme Trauma
A bi-monthly blog about healing from deep, intense or extended trauma, written for survivors of sexual violence, family violence, child abuse, torture, war trauma, gender dysphoria and other deep trauma.
YOUR STORIES of HOPE and SURVIVAL
Series 1 (Episode 1): You Deserve to Live
If you’re thinking about suicide, the first reason not to kill yourself is that you’re precious
Series 1 (Episode 2): Suicidal feelings pass. Death doesn’t.
Just get through this hour. And then the next. And the next.
Series 1 (Episode 3): Avoid Murder
It seems cruel and harsh to say, “Don’t kill yourself, because that’s murder.”
Series 1 (Episode 4): Suicide Won’t Fix Anything
If you’re thinking about suicide, the first reason not to kill yourself is that you’re precious
Series 1 (Episode 5): Call a Crisis Hotline
In most countries, there’s a suicide and crisis hotline you can call if you want to die.
Series 1 (Episode 6): Keep a Promise to Stay Alive
If you kill yourself, you’ll never have a chance at a truly happy life. One way to stay alive is to promise someone, or even God, that you won’t kill yourself.
Series 1 (Episode 7): People Care About You
Sure, when we want to kill ourselves, sometimes we just can’t imagine anyone would care. But they do.