Maybe, Maybe Not
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His goal was to be steady in the face of the inevitable vicissitudes of life.
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Self-Insults
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I’d take all the fans that ever yelled at me over the internal dialogue I maintain while in a depression.
Read MoreDaily Reminders
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Forcing these ideals into my mind doesn’t block out my suicidal thoughts, but I’m more able to blunt their impact.
Read MoreTo Feel Like Myself Again
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I call my recovery permanent because that’s the only way I can deal with not having permanent answers in recovery.
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The Tricky Terminology of Suicide Prevention
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If the words I use to increase knowledge also increase anguish, then I ruthlessly edit my original copy and try again.
Read MoreI Wanna Push the Button!
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We felt this intoxicating power each time we summoned the metal sky box.
Read MoreHow to Not Get Upset
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No one taught me how to process taunts, criticism, and outright insults as more reflective of the character of the person lobbing them than that of my own.
Read MoreYou're Using a Crutch!
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We need to celebrate the strength of human ingenuity in overcoming the cards dealt by life.
Read MoreThe Fallacy of Uncoachable Kids
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A coach’s job is to widen an athlete’s understanding of themselves and improve their performance in stressful situations.
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