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First Thoughts

  • by Bruce Rickard
  • Posted on November 17, 2021

I woke up the other morning thinking of the word ‘avuncular.’ I was curious. It…

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A Decade of Grief

  • by Bruce Rickard
  • Posted on October 9, 2021

What I have learned about suicide grief: Our son Adam died 10 years ago. I…

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The Power of Words to Keep Us Safe

  • by Bruce Rickard
  • Posted on April 15, 2020January 8, 2021

With governments around the world scrambling to contain the spread of COVID-19 and senior medical…

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Let’s Talk About Suicide

  • by Bruce Rickard
  • Posted on November 18, 2019November 18, 2019

Most people feel uncomfortable talking about suicide. It’s a subject we prefer to avoid. Occasionally…

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Five Strategies To Keep Hope Alive

  • by Bruce Rickard
  • Posted on March 11, 2019January 2, 2021

Personal safety refers to not only physical safety – freedom from physical harm –  but…

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Five Strategies to Help You Survive Your Darkest Hour

  • by Bruce Rickard
  • Posted on March 17, 2018August 8, 2019

There are moments in our lives when we feel under siege. The threat is real…

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How Winston Churchill Navigated His Darkest Hour

  • by Bruce Rickard
  • Posted on March 13, 2018August 13, 2019

In his book, Darkest Hour Anthony McCarten explores what made Winston Churchill such a great…

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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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