Out of the Darkness Memorial Walk

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1. Human beings are complicated. It is mystery as to how some people can tolerate and grow through adverse conditions, but some give up for lesser hardships.

2. This is a good cause, many people commit suicide in New Zealand. We have one of the highest rates of suicide in the world.
   Im not sure what causes it there are complex reasons…but I think many have thought about it .

   I would like people to become more compassionate to others but then some cant be compassionate and even if you bend over backwards. You don’t own people..It is sad

3. I have heard about it thanks to another post of yours. It’s good to raise awarness on this topic.

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   • I am glad you think so my friend. I know awareness is so important and talking about suicide is part of the battle.

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4. I hope this organisation is of some comfort to you. I can’t imagine how terrible it must be to lose a loved one this way.

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   • Like I said above, it was but not any more. I have leaned tools to get by with. Thanks!

5. I’ve never heard of such an organization, dear Carol … I don’t know if there is any similar organization in our country

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   • I think this ordination is only in the US, but there are others world wide.

6. If I told you I was moved by the fact that you are open and sharing about this issue? that you are helping others by sharing?

   I’ve said that before but it is true.

   That is an organization we give money to every year. There are many intersections with what my wife does for a living here.

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   • Many more should talk openly about this epidemic. Most do not want to believe it could happen to their family. I was once one of those. “Not my child” mentality. Who wants to believe this anyway.

     But it happened and I try my best to help others as much as possible to prevent them from going through the nightmare.

     That is great to hear Doc. Glad you are doing your part to help others. It would surprise many, probably not you and your wife, at the numbers of suicide in the elderly. So very sad.

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     • The rate among the elderly is horrible. Anyone that cries out for help, needs help regardless.

       Thank you for everything you do!

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       • No need to thank me Doc but I appreciate your support.

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         • when someone is fighting a battle, that is much preferred to be pushed away, support is always something I give!

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         • That is a rare trait you have there. The world needs more of that.

7. Never heard of a Suicide Prevention Memorial Walk

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   • Sponsors, individuals and businesses will donate money toward the foundation to help find ways to help those who are considering suicide.

8. Awareness is the key, walk like that could create a lot of awareness and even one life saved is precious.

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   • Yes Dawn, awareness is a very important part for sure. I have known many lives saved.

9. a good way to raise awareness

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   • It is, and many participate. I just chose not to any more.

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     • you have other ways to raise awareness

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       • Yes indeed I do, thanks for understanding

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         • more than one way to skin a cat

10. You could be right Carol Some may not show any signs.

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    • Unfortunately my son showed nothing. I got no signs at all.

11. That is always a wonderful thing to do and people know they are not alone.

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    • Yes it is very important. Many are out there needing help in silence.

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12. I hear it for the first time. And I also don’t believe we can prevent all suicides. Life is very complicated and many lose the will to live like this.

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    • Thank you for your wise words, I agree with you.