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When most hear the term Black Friday, many think of this being the semi-official first shopping day of the holiday season. For me, Black Friday has a second meaning…a year ago Black Friday, my friend Christine died by suicide.
I can’t help but think about bipolar conditions and Kelly Moyer’s message on how to treat our peers in community. And, of course, I can’t help thinking of the importance of family.
If there is a hereafter — a heaven for kind, loving, and thoughtful souls — I’m sure Christine is there.
She’s in my thoughts today, and my thoughts for her are warm remembrances.
May she rest ever peacefully.
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Further reading:
* Ms. Magazine Blog: I Remember Christine Daniels on Transgender Day of Remembrance
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Related:
* Pam’s House Blend tag: Christine Daniels
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sorry for your lossi can’t really think of a worse feeling, longing to have someone back. i have c-ptsd so i relate to others that have to be aware of staying balanced emotionally. i often make myself watch something that will force me to laugh like funny animal videos or bloopers. it helps me break the mood. breathe. i hope you feel better soon.
Autumn Sorry for your loss also…My spouse of 45 years is Bi-Polar and I know the torment she goes through at times when her meds stop working… The mind gets full of a lot of different threads running every which way simultaneously. I have had more than my share of major depression but I can’t begin to comprehend all she experiences when she is manic…
I am firmly convinced there is a place in heaven for all those who love God and their fellow humans…
We can help prevent others from taking their lives but it does involve the whole community looking out for each other and keeping in contact with folks that are struggling..
Sorry for your lossI am so sorry for your loss, Autumn!
I’ve mentioned you, and Christine, on my blog:
http://transwomantimes.blogspo…
Thank you.
Thank you.Thank you for your kind words on my loos, and thank you for the mention of my friend Christine. She was somebody — she deserves remembrance.
Thank youWith a year in between Christine’s passing and now, and allowing myself to grieve her passing, I’m remembering her life more than her passing at this point.