The Postpartum Stress Center blog had a fascinating post recently regarding PPD and Suicide.  She discussed from a PPD perspective a recent New York Times magazine article about understanding suicide.  Admittedly, I have not yet read that article (plan to), but from what was discussed in the blog post and I can definitely say that from personal experience it seemed right on.  Yes, as Ms. Kleiman strongly suggested, ask the hard questions and if someone asks you – answer them.   In my work in this ministry, I have had occassion to ask those hard questions and I found, likewise, the same to be true. 

From a Christian faith perspective, its always a God-moment and an urging from the Holy Spirit that guides me to know when to ask and to intervene.  And when I was the one considering it?  It was definitely the work of the Holy Spirit through others to intervene when I was sick - from my dear friends to know when to ask those hard questions that needed to be asked and when to get me help. 

And ladies (and gents, if you are reading), Jesus knows.  He knows you are hurting and He has not forgotten you nor forsaken you.  Never forget that.

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