Suicide Prevention
Suicide Prevention
From a loving parent, to his/her teenage son/daughter
Honey, I promise that I will
always be involved—to some degree-- in your life,
while trying not to be an intrusive pest
STOP what I’m doing and listen when you need to talk
(Exception: if I’m in the middle of a true emergency
and absolutely can’t stop)
support you in every reasonable way I can think of
be your parent first, then your friend
pray for you daily
I Promise I will NOT
ignore subtle or obvious changes in your general demeanor
(I WILL ask questions because I care.)
say something really stupid like, “Oh, just ignore them. Show
them how mature you are!” if you tell me you’re being bullied
tell you you’re right when I KNOW you’re not—just to avoid
a debate—because I love you too much to be a coward
September 5, 2015
entered in Laura Loo's Suicide Prevention Week Contest
|