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We don't prepare parents for one of life's most terrifying possibilities: having a child who wants to end their life. Mental health expert Tara Rolstad knows this reality from both sides – first as an aunt to nieces with severe trauma-related mental health issues, then as a mother whose own daughter battled depression and suicidality.
What happens after the emergency room visit when your child expresses suicidal thoughts? Where's the manual for the morning after, or the days that follow? Frustrated by the complete absence of resources for parents in this situation, Rolstad wrote "When Your Child Is Suicidal" to provide the practical, tactical advice families desperately need.
Our conversation dismantles common fears around mental health discussions. Rolstad delivers a powerful truth: asking someone if they've thought about suicide doesn't plant the idea – it signals you're safe to talk to. She advocates for normalizing these conversations with children early, much like we teach street safety, with simple, direct language that removes stigma.
The statistics are staggering – one in five people struggle with mental health issues annually, affecting 67% of families. Yet we hesitate to extend the same casseroles, check-ins and practical support we readily provide for physical health challenges.
For anyone supporting someone with mental health struggles, Rolstad's advice feels like permission to breathe: get your own therapist, accept help with practical tasks, and remember that recovery is possible. Her message resonates with compassionate authority – "You are worthy of feeling well, not because of what you do, simply because you deserve it."
Ready to break the silence around mental health in your family or community? This conversation provides both the courage and practical tools to begin.
https://tararolstad.com/when-your-child-is-suicidal
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We don't prepare parents for one of life's most terrifying possibilities: having a child who wants to end their life. Mental health expert Tara Rolstad knows this reality from both sides – first as an aunt to nieces with severe trauma-related mental health issues, then as a mother whose own daughter battled depression and suicidality.
What happens after the emergency room visit when your child expresses suicidal thoughts? Where's the manual for the morning after, or the days that follow? Frustrated by the complete absence of resources for parents in this situation, Rolstad wrote "When Your Child Is Suicidal" to provide the practical, tactical advice families desperately need.
Our conversation dismantles common fears around mental health discussions. Rolstad delivers a powerful truth: asking someone if they've thought about suicide doesn't plant the idea – it signals you're safe to talk to. She advocates for normalizing these conversations with children early, much like we teach street safety, with simple, direct language that removes stigma.
The statistics are staggering – one in five people struggle with mental health issues annually, affecting 67% of families. Yet we hesitate to extend the same casseroles, check-ins and practical support we readily provide for physical health challenges.
For anyone supporting someone with mental health struggles, Rolstad's advice feels like permission to breathe: get your own therapist, accept help with practical tasks, and remember that recovery is possible. Her message resonates with compassionate authority – "You are worthy of feeling well, not because of what you do, simply because you deserve it."
Ready to break the silence around mental health in your family or community? This conversation provides both the courage and practical tools to begin.
https://tararolstad.com/when-your-child-is-suicidal
FREE GIFT: Unlocking The Secrets of Abundance
What if you could unlock the secrets to true abundance—not just financial wealth, but a life rich with joy, purpose, and fulfillment? Unlocking the Secrets of Abundance is your guide to shifting your mindset, removing limiting beliefs, and embracing the daily opportunities surrounding you.
Whether you're seeking more prosperity in your business, deeper connections in your relationships, or a sense of personal fulfillment, the key to unlocking abundance starts within. Let’s begin this journey together—because everything you desire is already within your reach.
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Who is Julie Fairhurst?
Julie Fairhurst – Speaker, Author, and Founder of Women Like Me
Julie Fairhurst is a champion for women’s empowerment and the founder of the Women Like Me Book Program. Since 2019, she has published 30 books and 300+ true-life stories—at no cost to the writers—giving women a platform to heal, inspire, and reclaim their power. Dedicated to breaking generational trauma one story at a time, Julie’s mission is to uplift women emotionally and financially, helping them create better lives for themselves and their families.
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