Today, I packed up a friend to help her move across the country. We met at the gym, through a mutual friend a few years ago, and recently became better friends when the same friend asked us to be part of her bridal party. She rallied some friends together, we packed up her items, and […]
I was chatting with a friend today about sending flowers to someone in grief. It was interesting for us to note the possible contradiction in sending someone grieving flowers. If we send someone flowers when they experience joy or happiness, it is assumed appropriate and the flowers are welcomed. They add to the person’s day […]
Hi all and good evening. For those of you who do not know me, my name is Jacqueline Wastal and I survived multiple suicide losses. Thank you for attending tonight’s virtual candlelight ceremony. It warms my heart to see everyone who attends and I know this is one step in the prevention of suicide. As […]
Don’t settle for… Your churchYour jobYour mental healthYour nutritionYour careerYour friendsYour romantic partnerThe bottom of what you think you deserve Look for… Boosts upExtension of hands in these things We do not have to settle for what we think we deserve. Reach for what is in your heart. Embrace what you have and continue to […]
Good evening, I commend you for being here tonight, during our candlelight ceremony, showing support for suicide prevention and remembrance of those we have lost. We are survivors. My story includes several attempts, attempts being mine, and more than one suicide, one suicide being my sister. However, tonight, I’m here to talk about me and […]