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i welcome you with open arms

Suicide Prevention Week was tough for me. I believe the work I am doing in sharing resources for mental health, grief support, and suicide prevention is so important. But as a survivor of suicide loss, having an intense daily focus on it is challenging. πŸ’š So today I've engaged in some self care by soaking up the sweetness and goodness of Guy Kopsumbut's cute comics (@4amshower)! I can't resist adorable animal friends meeting each other's needs. πŸ’š Is there a void in your life? Let me be a friend and help you fill it with a little more hope and love today by suggesting you scroll through Guy's feed. ❀️ πŸ’™ πŸ’› #love #hope #sweetness #goodness #4amshower #mentalhealth #griefsupport #suicideprevention #suicidelosssurvivor #selfcare #beafriend #helpingothers #spm19 #youmaketodaybetter #iwelcomeyouwithopenarms

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Sunday 09.15.19
Posted by Susan Ward
 

you make today better!

Wrapping up #SuicidePrevention Week with this uplifting video from @TWLOHA. I want you to hear the message from me, too: #YouMakeTodayBetter! Watch it (it runs 3:40) for encouraging words from some familiar faces. #NSPM19 #suicidepreventionmonth https://t.co/fDogy8taP8

β€” Rader Ward Foundation (@RaderWardFound) September 14, 2019
Saturday 09.14.19
Posted by Susan Ward
 

notOKapp is a lifesaving safety plan

Today's #suicidepreventionweek @TWLOHA daily action step: create a #selfcare and #safetyplan you can easily follow in a time of crisis. One of the best? Free, teen-created @NotOKApp. Download, enter info for trusted contacts; then when you need to, just push a button for help.

β€” Rader Ward Foundation (@RaderWardFound) September 13, 2019
Friday 09.13.19
Posted by Susan Ward
 

use twloha's easy 'find help' tool

#SuicidePreventionWeek: check out how to use @twloha's easy Find Help tool in this 60-second video, for free and reduced cost local #mentalhealth resources wherever you are in the U.S. #SPM19 #findhelp #suicideprevention #youmaketodaybetter https://t.co/iVFOWgpVhM

β€” Rader Ward Foundation (@RaderWardFound) September 12, 2019
Thursday 09.12.19
Posted by Susan Ward
 

you've only read part of your story

For National Suicide Prevention Week, truth from @positivepresent. You don’t know how your story ends! #Stay #YouMakeTodayBetter #BeHereTomorrow #SuicidePreventionMonth #SPM19 #SuicidePreventionWeek pic.twitter.com/wRy3k8gHlx

β€” Rader Ward Foundation (@RaderWardFound) September 11, 2019
Wednesday 09.11.19
Posted by Susan Ward
 

#BeThe1To keep them safe

If you ask someone if they are thinking about suicide and they say yes, take the second step and #BeThe1To keep them safe. Separate them from anything they are thinking of using to hurt themselves. #WorldSuicidePreventionDay #SPM19 #YouMakeTodayBetter pic.twitter.com/6T7L9zmjDM

β€” Rader Ward Foundation (@RaderWardFound) September 10, 2019
Tuesday 09.10.19
Posted by Susan Ward
 

Mario Monday with Captain Dangerous!

Mario Monday: Today’s post might look familiar β€” I posted something very similar before! But it was called to my attention that the person I thought was the originator actually stole it from the creator and cropped out the watermark. BOO! Bad form. So I unfollowed the bad guy, deleted the post, and am sharing the original in all its glory, with the full shots and additional views the thief didn’t show.
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Thanks to @8bitfellow for letting me know and pointing me to the very talented @captaindangerous.
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Posted @withrepost β€’ @captaindangerous β€œLittle Shop of Piranha Plants” 🌱 I need to use Luigi more 😢 It’s just tricky coming up with settings for him and Mario that fit their styleπŸ˜– But don’t worry! I have some Halloween and Fall fun planned for those two πŸ‘€ ~ What are you thankful for today? (Diorama from my friends @rolife_official and customized by me. Piranha plant toy from @jakkstoys and the lovely little piranha plant in the background made by @legendarytreasures ) #nintendo #mariobros #luigi #gardening #littleshopofhorrors #tokyootakumode #toyphotography #goodsmilecompany #nendoroid #diy

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Monday 09.09.19
Posted by Susan Ward
 

it's national suicide prevention week

#NationalSuicidePreventionWeek: @afspnational & @TWLOHA’s daily action steps β€” today is β€œRecognize the Signs & Ask.” TWLOHA will livestream at 3 pm EDT, Tues., Sept. 10, #WorldSuicidePreventionDay. Join that convo and their other plans for the week: https://t.co/FltJlHcmpz pic.twitter.com/mED1TqXKo6

β€” Rader Ward Foundation (@RaderWardFound) September 8, 2019
Sunday 09.08.19
Posted by Susan Ward
 

quarterback ryan hilinski talks about hilinski's hope

We are rooting for @ryan_hilinski as he prepares for his first start today as #Gamecocks quarterback! In this podcast, hear him talk about the #suicideloss of his brother, Tyler, and how he and his parents promote #mentalwellness thru @HilinskisHope. #suicideprevention #GoCocks https://t.co/sG1QSSgMJj

β€” Rader Ward Foundation (@RaderWardFound) September 7, 2019
Saturday 09.07.19
Posted by Susan Ward
 

#BeThe1To ASK

I wish I had known to ask Rader the question: Are you thinking of suicide? I believed the myth that talking openly about suicide could put ideas in a person’s head.
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But studies show that asking at-risk individuals if they are suicidal does not increase suicides or suicidal thoughts. In fact, studies say the opposite: findings suggest acknowledging and talking about suicide may reduce, rather than increase, suicidal ideation.
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If you aren't sure how to bring it up, the Jed Foundation and Ad Council collaborated on an excellent series of conversation starters and videos called Seize the Awkward. Check them out for ideas.
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Be the one to ASK.
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#SPM19 #suicidepreventionmonth #suicideprevention #jedfoundation #seizetheawkward #savelives @800273talk

If you think someone might be considering suicide, take the first step and #BeThe1To ask. Ask directly, β€œAre you thinking about killing yourself?” If you don’t know how to start the conversation, check out https://t.co/w4yURakndM.@800273TALK #SPM19 #SuicidePreventionMonth pic.twitter.com/aTM7YvVLcb

β€” Rader Ward Foundation (@RaderWardFound) September 6, 2019
Friday 09.06.19
Posted by Susan Ward
 

we are "broken together"

#Sunrise photo of a poignant sculpture by #michaelbenistyart, called #BrokenTogether. Photo by @watcharaphotog, taken last week at #BurningMan. Seeing it reminds me how #thankful I am to have my husband to walk through #grief with. #art #sculpture #brokenness #suicideloss #hope pic.twitter.com/Q8NysTxr1k

β€” Rader Ward Foundation (@RaderWardFound) September 5, 2019
photo by Ed Sosa posted to Facebook

photo by Ed Sosa posted to Facebook

Thursday 09.05.19
Posted by Susan Ward
 

positive thoughts from stacie swift

Perfect for today: #positivethoughts from @stacie_swift! Make some of these your own: #ideservegoodthings #mybestisenough #iamcapable #reachmydreams #brandnewstart #itsoktoputmyselffirst #selfcare #selflove #selfkindness #positivevibes #mentalhealth #spm19 #love #stacieswift pic.twitter.com/zZbbe8UPxo

β€” Rader Ward Foundation (@RaderWardFound) September 4, 2019
Wednesday 09.04.19
Posted by Susan Ward
 

SPM19: #BeThe1To help someone

For #SuicidePreventionMonth, @800273TALK will release a series of graphics listing the 5 steps you can take to help someone in suicidal crisis. I’ll feature each of them here. Learn more about #BeThe1To by visiting https://t.co/ed7yh2bvIH.#SPM19 #suicideprevention pic.twitter.com/cwfH7nCMQi

β€” Rader Ward Foundation (@RaderWardFound) September 3, 2019
Tuesday 09.03.19
Posted by Susan Ward
 

Mario Music Monday: aaron really grooves!

Making me happy this #MarioMusicMonday, it's @aarongrooves! #MarioMonday #mario #supermario #xylophone #tapdancing https://t.co/w4eUYzKBin via @YouTube

β€” Rader Ward Foundation (@RaderWardFound) September 2, 2019
Monday 09.02.19
Posted by Susan Ward
 

September is suicide prevention month

September is National #SuicidePreventionMonth. #BeThe1To talk to your #collegestudent about #mentalhealth challenges they may face. Thank you, @ClementiJane, for your tireless work to save our kids. @tylerclementi @800273TALK #suicideprevention https://t.co/fkt4klDCsK

β€” Rader Ward Foundation (@RaderWardFound) September 1, 2019
Sunday 09.01.19
Posted by Susan Ward
 

happy birthday, Maria Montessori!

Watch this charming video created for Maria Montessori’s birthday!

Happy birthday, Maria Montessori!#Montessori #MariaMontessori #helpmedoitmyself #livelearngrowhttps://t.co/RNKmic9PhY via @YouTube

β€” Rader Ward Foundation (@RaderWardFound) August 31, 2019
Saturday 08.31.19
Posted by Susan Ward
 

grief awareness day: what to say

It’s National #GriefAwarenessDay. Thanks to @bymariandrew for this exploration of things to say to someone who is #grieving or otherwise #struggling. Words either can isolate or build community. πŸ’™πŸ’›β€οΈ #griefsupport #grieftips #grief #griefawareness pic.twitter.com/iWqeaCS1Vo

β€” Rader Ward Foundation (@RaderWardFound) August 30, 2019
Friday 08.30.19
Posted by Susan Ward
 

blacksmith faces "knife or death"

Blacksmith Kevin Cameron, who taught my dad and me to make knives a couple months ago, will compete tonight on the #veterans episode of @HISTORY’s #ForgedInFire #KnifeOrDeath! Check your local listings. #paragonforge #blacksmith #USMC #FarmvilleNC pic.twitter.com/HQ8zcFb8zo

β€” Rader Ward Foundation (@RaderWardFound) August 29, 2019
Thursday 08.29.19
Posted by Susan Ward
 

tool can help save college students' lives

With news yesterday of an apparent suicide on my college student's campus, it's time to share ULifeline (a great online resource for college mental health) and the Self Evaluator again. From the ULifeline website:

"The Self Evaluator was developed for ULifeline by Duke University School of Medicine and screens for thirteen of the most common mental health conditions that college students face. This screening does not provide a diagnosis, but identifies problems that could be impacting thoughts, feelings and behaviors. The screening process also provides information on these conditions and how to reach out for help."

The student taking the free screening enters the name of their school, so they will be directed to the appropriate local resources.

ULifeline is a free service for colleges and universities and is supported by The Jed Foundation - JED, a nonprofit public charity whose mission is to prevent suicide among college students and enhance mental health support on campuses nationwide.

Sad news of an apparent suicide on my surviving child's college campus. Please make sure your college students know about this free #mentalhealth resource supported by the @jedfoundation. #suicideprevention #collegementalhealth https://t.co/jXR81bcGBR

β€” Rader Ward Foundation (@RaderWardFound) August 28, 2019
Wednesday 08.28.19
Posted by Susan Ward
 

"bittersweet" has new entry

My friend @bethsaadati has written a new blog post. β€οΈπŸ’™πŸ’› #lifeaftersuicidelosshttps://t.co/GV8kvfICzT

β€” Rader Ward Foundation (@RaderWardFound) August 27, 2019
Tuesday 08.27.19
Posted by Susan Ward
 
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