Tuesday, January 22, 2008

In light of Heath Ledger's death...

We don't know for sure if it was a suicide, but from what little I've read tonight, I can tell he was hurting. Struggling with something. Not sleeping. Perhaps depressed. The meds he was taking could have made the depression worse. Some can have that side affect & people need to be followed closely if taking Ambien, Zoloft etc....in case the depression, sleeplessness worsens.

If you are feeling depressed, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE reach out & let someone know. I have found 2 web sites...just his morning actually: To Write Love on Her Arms & You Are Loved...one is reaching out to those dealing with depression, suicidal thoughts & the other is simply sending a message that each of us matters AND IS LOVED. And you can always email me. I've been through drug addiction, ovarian cancer & the recent sudden death of my husband. I can pray. I can "listen". I am a great networker for getting those with a need connected to those who can meet the need. You may or not know me personally. But I know this: there is a Creator-God who does know you. Intimately. And though you may not understand the circumstances of your life right now, or why those things happened to you as a kid, God IS there. Life is a gift...even though painful. There are people who care without desiring to exploit you or your pain or your talent. Truly.

With so much chaos, heartache, death, violence & exploitation in the earth, let's start a revolution of compassion. Caring for one another just because we are human. Made in the image of God. And beautiful. Shalom.

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