by paracletepress | Jan 24, 2024 | Blog
Devastating News Early in 2023, I got the devastating news that my eldest son Anthony took his life. The thought of never talking to or seeing him again took me to a bad place. As a parent, this news was life-changing. Not having any direction, I tried — with the help...
by paracletepress | Jan 9, 2023 | Uncategorized
What Happens When I Call the Local Samaritans Crisis Line? When you reach out to our Crisis Line, a Samaritans associate or volunteer (“befriender”) will answer the phone by saying, “Cape Samaritans. How can I help you?” With that simple phrase, your call has begun....
by paracletepress | Jan 9, 2023 | Uncategorized
Risk Factors & Warning Signs for Suicide Factors that Increase Suicide Risk Risk factors are factors in a person’s life that statistically increase the risk that a person will act on suicidal thoughts. It’s important to note that the presence of risk factors do...
by paracletepress | Jan 9, 2023 | Uncategorized
Ideas for Self-Care for Loss Survivors Losing a loved one to suicide can bring about intense and complicated emotions. Taking care of yourself during these difficult times may be challenging. We hope these suggestions may help you to do so more easily. Physical...
by paracletepress | Jan 9, 2023 | Uncategorized
Coping with Suicidal Thoughts There are some tools you can use to help keep you safe when you are having suicidal thoughts. If you find you can’t keep yourself safe, please call 988 where trained crisis lines counselors are available 24/7. Sharing your burden with a...
