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Robbing People of Hope

  • by Bruce Rickard
  • Posted on November 3, 2020

Everybody needs hope in their lives. When we rob people of hope, we deny them…

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How To Overcome COVID-19 Fatigue

  • by Bruce Rickard
  • Posted on July 13, 2020July 13, 2020

A recent spike in COVID-19 cases in Melbourne, Victoria has prompted the state government to…

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Shoring up hope in uncertain times

  • by Bruce Rickard
  • Posted on March 19, 2020March 21, 2020

‘Some days there seems to be little reason for hope, in our families, cities, and…

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A Town Called Demmin

  • by Bruce Rickard
  • Posted on November 30, 2019January 5, 2021

The mass suicide of ordinary Germans in 1945 The small town of Demmin, located in…

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Broken Dreams

  • by Bruce Rickard
  • Posted on November 2, 2018August 2, 2019

Most people have dreams. Their importance can’t be overstated. Dreams are essential to our well-being.…

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Surviving the Waves

  • by Bruce Rickard
  • Posted on September 1, 2018August 3, 2019

The Great Ocean Road, one of Victoria’s premier tourist attractions is under erosion threat. Pounding…

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Why Do People Find It Difficult To Talk About Suicide?

  • by Bruce Rickard
  • Posted on July 14, 2018August 8, 2019

Suicide is complex. I don’t hear anyone suggesting otherwise. But it’s not a topic that…

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The Things That Get in the Way

  • by Bruce Rickard
  • Posted on October 20, 2017August 14, 2019

You may have heard the statement, “You can be anything you want to be.” It…

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Bruce Rickard

Bruce Rickard

Reflections on Suicide and Staying Alive: My son's suicide changed everything. I felt an obligation to understand why anyone would want to end their life. My regular blog posts explore the causes and prevalence of suicide and what is needed to sustain a healthy mind and a hope-filled future.

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