Choose Don't Excuse

Ep 53. More Open Arms. Less Iron Fists - Loving through Suicide

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This week we discuss curve balls that life consistency throws at you. One of the biggest curveballs you can face is a loved one attempting to commit suicide. Join us as we have a very heartfelt discussion, and explore our own experience with suicide. We’ve learned from very personal experience that it affects everyone in the family.

Show highlights:

  • Fun curveballs - Starting something new
  • The challenge of learning something new - bridges aren’t built in a day
  • Learning how to handle the unexpected “curve balls” of low
  • Two people very close to us trying to hurt themselves even trying to commit suicide
  • The assumption they are doing it to hurt others.
  • Judie’s struggle with depression - not able to control internal anger and irritability
  • Feeling like you failed as a parent
  • Get outside help - therapy, counseling, direction
  • Jody’s first experience with suicide - the death of his uncle
  • We have to be willing to have the discussion
  • There may be accusations, self-doubt and guilt
  • Extend the arm of love not a fist
  • Some can’t fathom they are worthy of love
  • We need to be gentle, kind, patient and full of grace to each other

    • Resources:

    Suicide Hotline

    800-273-8255

    Website

    suicidepreventionlifeline.org

    Thank you for joining us every week!

    Mahalo!

    Jody & Judie Sedrick

    [email protected]

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