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Hi Reader, If your life has been touched by suicide, you know the awful grip of grief, guilt, and unanswered questions that wrap their claws around your heart. I come from a family with a dark history of suicide. Four generations that I know of; likely more beyond that since mental illness can be inherited and dysfunctional coping strategies are learned. So this Saturday, I'm walking in the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention's Out of the Darkness community walk in Tacoma, WA. This walk is held to: 👉 raise awareness 👉 honor and remember loved ones 👉 fund the work to educate the public, protect mental health, and prevent suicide I'm participating in honor of my beloved nephew, Eric, who ended his life in October 2005. I will walk with my ancestors beside me. I will hold all those who struggle to see a way through in my heart. Please support the work of this organization and help others who are suffering find light and prevent this tragedy from touching more lives. Please donate in honor of my nephew, my family, or those you know and love.
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Carrie Kenner
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Hi Reader, Whenever we roll into October, three things come to my mind: How long can I wait to turn on the heat? (yesterday, it turns out) Did I finish off last year’s Halloween candy yet? (nope, still some Snickers to go!) The season of sun and harvests is coming to an end and the magic of Samhain is near 🌘 (boo and yay!) In honor of the cross-quarter day between the autumn equinox and the winter solstice (Samhain, October 31), and in preparation for the coming months of short days and cold...
Hi Reader, Most of my clients are starting a new business. If you’ve ever launched a business, you probably had the same question: How do I get my first clients when I’m brand new? I know it’s scary to “put yourself out there,” to tell people about your services and ask them to hire you when you don’t have a lot of experience. Even people with experience struggle with imposter syndrome! So I’m going to let you in on a little secret…🤫 Most people aren’t looking for the most experienced [fill...
Pre-P.S. If it feels like the world is going to shit…do something good with the life you have: Become a doula! I’ve got a few options for you. Check the P.S. below, Hi Reader, In January, I went on a “news diet.” It’s like intermittent fasting but for consuming news. You stay away from offending news for most of the week, and then take in what you can during a short period of time. My diet: no Heather Cox Richardson emails during the week, no Facebook scrolling, and no TV news, ever. On the...