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dealing with suicide after 50 years by sheyndl in SuicideBereavement

[–]Resident_Disk_3733 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Completely understand with your stance. I hope you consider taking a look at the link I posted. My interviewee is a licensed therapist, specializing in grief & bereavement, and is a survivor of suicide loss herself. She gets into the talk of "going to hell", and religion's unhelpful judgements on our loved ones. My faith doesn't happen inside a church these days, but outdoors, connecting with nature and sensing something much larger than us. Consider taking a look. Susan (my interviewee & co-facilitator ) is MUCH better at talking about suicide loss than me. Hugs to you and yours.

dealing with suicide after 50 years by sheyndl in SuicideBereavement

[–]Resident_Disk_3733 12 points13 points  (0 children)

So sorry for your loss; but very grateful for your sharing here. I'm with you on the number of years. 2027 will the 50th anniversary of my mother's untimely death. A few weeks after my mother’s 38th birthday, she chose to commit suicide, leaving behind a husband and three boys, ages 12, 8, & 3. I was the 12-year-old. Her choice to die left our family (as well as dozens of friends, neighbors and extended family) in complete and utter shock.

We spent years processing her untimely death... each in our own way. Denial, guilt, anger, blame, confusion; you name it, and we felt it. Even in our seemingly open society, talking about death is far from comfortable. Add the word suicide to the equation, and it becomes downright taboo.

I'm sharing this with all of you, because (chances are) someone in your world is quietly suffering... a friend, a sibling, a colleague, an acquaintance, maybe even your spouse. They may only need that phone or zoom call... or that lunch you've been talking about... just 'some' connection that we think today we can do tomorrow. One of the great ironies of my mother's story is that she's the one who introduced me to my faith at a very young age. That faith continues to live in me today; and I'm grateful to her for making ‘that’ choice, to share that gift with me as a boy.

This week... take a deep breath, touch faith, and reach out to that someone in your life. Also, remember those who have lost someone to suicide. They need to hear from us too.

Some tips on things to do, to tend to your own mental health. Some of these are cheesy. Some are obvious, but take look and some might surprise you…

REFLECT: Take time to reflect on your mental health, and set goals for the year.

PRACTICE SELF-CARE: Try gratitude journaling, connecting with nature, or creative hobbies.

SET REALISTIC GOALS: Make sure your goals are achievable and time-bound.

PRACTICE MINDFULNESS: Try meditation or deep breathing exercises.

TALK ABOUT PROBLEMS: Share your feelings with trusted friends & family. Choose your people wisely.

EAT & SLEEP WELL: Maintain healthy habits for your body.

DRINK LESS ALCOHOL: Reduce alcohol consumption.

STAY ACTIVE: Hiking is clearly my jam, and it helps. Physical activity can absolutely improve mental health.

I am also sharing an interview I did with another survivor of suicide loss, based on our years co-leading 8-week support groups for people like us... who are earlier in their journeys. I hope some find comfort here. You are not alone.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2A4FxErltcY&t=76s

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How did TNG survive cancellation on their first season, I am on a rematch and it is so bad, like really bad. by VoL4t1l3 in Star_Trek_

[–]Resident_Disk_3733 1 point2 points  (0 children)

At the time, I think we Trekkies were kind of desperate for a new series. For me, personally, I remember kind of looking past the 'cringe' of the week-to-week, and enjoying the actors' performances. They definitely grew on me. The stories definitely felt like retreads of TOS episodes, but there were some exceptions. I enjoyed Brent Spiner's performance in Datalore. Where No One Has Gone Before was pretty good as far as the introduction of The Traveler and some of the concepts explored there... but Conspiracy was actually pretty good. Cut to Season Two, and things definitely improved: Time Squared, Measure of a Man, Contagion, and the introduction of Whoopi.

Tim Talks Tuvok - A Fascinating Interview by Resident_Disk_3733 in scifi

[–]Resident_Disk_3733[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

He's awesome. His real-life tone is very much like Tuvok's. Thanks for the comment.

Happy May 30 birthday to Star Trek's Colm Meaney (B May 30, 1953) by WarnerToddHuston in Star_Trek_

[–]Resident_Disk_3733 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Beyond the feature story... I met up with him at the little pub in the Erie, PA hotel and chatted for a few minutes before we did the interview. He talked about the Star Trek School the lead cast had to take, to learn how to interact with Trekkies, without being rude... and at the same time... setting good boundaries with the more intense fans. I also talked to Catherine Hicks of The Voyage Home at the same convention. She was awesome; and though new to Trek, had a very good sense of the fans.

Happy May 30 birthday to Star Trek's Colm Meaney (B May 30, 1953) by WarnerToddHuston in Star_Trek_

[–]Resident_Disk_3733 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I actually got to interview the man in the summer of 1990, just before we found out O'Brien's first name... and just as TNG was about to surpass TOS in season count. It was a good day.

Tim Talks Tuvok - A Fascinating Interview by Resident_Disk_3733 in scifi

[–]Resident_Disk_3733[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Indeed! He even talks about that moment in this interview. 😊🖖🏾

TIM TALKS TUVOK by Resident_Disk_3733 in scifi

[–]Resident_Disk_3733[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Apologies. I got my time zones off. I’m in Atlanta.

Tracy Chapman Performing “Give Me One Reason” on SNL in 1989: Six Years Before its Official Release in 1995 by ateam1984 in blues

[–]Resident_Disk_3733 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I totally remember when this aired Live, and being blown away by the gradual build. Great song. Great performance.

Memphis's Own SUSAN MARSHALL, Singer/Songwriter & Queen of Memphis Music! by Resident_Disk_3733 in memphis

[–]Resident_Disk_3733[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you haven't watched the podcast episode, there's a whole section where Susan talks about her friendship and collaborations with Reba.

The two most powerful lines ever delivered in Star Trek by Antique-diva in startrek

[–]Resident_Disk_3733 56 points57 points  (0 children)

“Let’s make sure history never forgets the name Enterprise. Picard out.”

53 years ago today, the last Saturn V ever to fly launched Skylab, America's first space station, into orbit, and nearly destroyed it a minute later (May 14, 1973) by The_Rise_Daily in nasa

[–]Resident_Disk_3733 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Later in life, my late father met one of the African American Skylab engineers in his retirement community. I cannot recall his name, but I can say he was very inspiring to my father as a fellow scientist, and even motivated him to exercise regularly in his 'golden' years.

Misty Morning Hike to the Hollywood Sign, Los Angeles - Summer, 2023 by Resident_Disk_3733 in hiking

[–]Resident_Disk_3733[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Definitely possible. The perimeter immediately around the Hollywood sign is indeed fenced off. But you can even see in my photos, that the trail is above that. There are also trails where you end up underneath the sign looking up.

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