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Nov 8, 2023

Adoption Day Milkshakes

Milkshakes for Theo’s adoption anniversary! No one should have to adopt their own kids, but I’m finding ways to make difficult memories…

Adoption Day Milkshakes

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Mar 2, 2021

On the Thirteenth Anniversary of My Dad’s Death

Turns out the feelings don’t get any less complicated

On the Thirteenth Anniversary of My Dad’s Death

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Jan 14, 2021

Law Enforcement Officer Kills Yet Another Black Man in Crisis

Patrick Warren, Sr., Shot to Death by Officer During Mental Health Welfare Check

Law Enforcement Officer Kills Yet Another Black Man in Crisis

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Dec 14, 2020

No, Suicide Rates Are Not Highest During the Winter Holidays

Suicide rates may be lowest during the holidays, but you should still check on your people

No, Suicide Rates Are Not Highest During the Winter Holidays

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Oct 28, 2020

The Suicide Severity Hierarchy

It’s harmful to all of us with lived experience of suicidal intensity of any kind.

The Suicide Severity Hierarchy

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Oct 28, 2020

I Hate National Suicide Prevention Month

The suicide rates keep rising, so why do we keep doing the same things over and over?

I Hate National Suicide Prevention Month

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Jun 8, 2018

How to Talk and Share About Suicide in the Wake of Anthony Bourdain’s Death

Suicide is all over the news this week. It’s hard to avoid right now. It’s a difficult topic to think and talk about on the best of days…

How to Talk and Share About Suicide in the Wake of Anthony Bourdain’s Death

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Jun 5, 2018

Some Pointers on Sharing and Talking About the Suicide Death of Kate Spade

You’ve probably heard by now that Kate Spade died from suicide. Please be informed regarding how to share this news with your networks. So…

Some Pointers on Sharing and Talking About the Suicide Death of Kate Spade

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Mar 30, 2017

On the Death of Amy Bleuel

Founder of Project Semicolon Dies by Suicide

On the Death of Amy Bleuel

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Aug 11, 2016

What Dreams May Come: What Robin Williams’ Suicide Teaches Us About How to Save Lives

It’s been two years since Robin Williams died, and I still can’t watch anything he’s been in without feeling a deep pang of sadness. For…

What Dreams May Come: What Robin Williams’ Suicide Teaches Us About How to Save Lives

Dese'Rae L. Stage

Dese'Rae L. Stage

Dese’Rae L. Stage is a mom, therapist, suicidologist, artist, speaker, & activist based in Philadelphia, PA. deseraestage.com & livethroughthis.org

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