RE: [CR]Sad news delayed till after the Cirque

(Example: Framebuilding:Paint)

From: "Jill DiMauro" <jpdimauro@starpower.net>
To: <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
Subject: RE: [CR]Sad news delayed till after the Cirque
Date: Wed, 8 May 2002 21:12:36 -0400
In-Reply-To: <4.0.1.20020507185738.010785f0@wvugrpwise1.wvu.edu>


I do not pretend to understand depression. I can tell you, though, that I volunteered as a Suicide Prevention and Crisis Volunteer for 5 years (the Friday 10pm to 10am shift!). Please - come right out and tactfully/privately ask someone you suspect is depressed and suicidal. Do not judge nor pressure. Just ask and listen and validate their feelings. Often when signs are outward is a subtle way of asking for help. If someone can find the courage to answer the question it sometimes opens the door to getting help.

Jill DiMauro
Kensington, MD