Tag Archives: suicide
Warning: Unlovable
I disassociate. It’s how I cope with life, it’s the only thing I know and it’s kept me alive this long. It is hard not to go there, to type … Continue reading
Angst – I. Am. Crazy.
Note from Le Clown: This post uses fiction to deal with the author’s struggles. It may seem to some like self-promotion, but I had the chance of exchanging emails with … Continue reading
The (not so) Pretty Truth
I could paint you a rosy picture here, full of colors and abstract details, thinly skating over the truth … for the sake of writing a good story (and trying … Continue reading
Eulogy
THE EARLY YEARS He was born during the Second World War, in Montreal, in a French-speaking Catholic family. His mother gave birth to eleven children—he was the eldest, and the … Continue reading
Let’s Talk About Suicide
Good morning. I’d like to talk about something that’s been a part of my life in some form or another for the past 15 years. The threat of it has … Continue reading
Mom I Didn’t Mean To Do It
Note from Le Clown: This blog post is written by a friend of mine, Elaine Billings. Elaine is not a blogger, but a mother who lost her son through a tragic … Continue reading
The Spinning Top
I think I was about 18 the first time I thought about ending my life. I had just received my driver’s license, and I was clutching to the steering wheel … Continue reading
The Tsunami of My World
Last winter, I found myself in a lock down situation in a hospital. It wasn’t my first visit to a psychiatric ward–it won’t be my last. It was one of … Continue reading
No Prescription Needed
I’ve never been one to fancy medication. Well, I can’t say that in full honesty. Back in the day, I felt compelled to sneak ample swigs of any bubble gum … Continue reading
Being Bipolar
(A heartfelt thanks to Le Clown for allowing me to guest blog on Black Box Warnings. Please visit my blog, ”Journey with Julia” at: http://wp.me/p2ckKM-mM .) * * * I’m bipolar. But, don’t worry. You can’t catch it. … Continue reading
Happiness is a Myth
I’m not suicidal, I just don’t care if I live or die. There is a certain sense of freedom when the fear of dying no longer exists. Of all the … Continue reading
Lucky To Be Alive
My name is Jen, and I’m lucky to be alive. The first time I realized a child could be happy was when I was an adult. I wouldn’t say I … Continue reading
Medicate THIS
We medicate for everything now, and for a lot of things that don’t truly require medication. For instance, now there’s a drug for people who feel that their eyelashes aren’t … Continue reading
