2011 rolls into 2012
1960s teen and dad
So what else have I accomplished in a year besides not eating two packages of Girl Scout cookies? I managed to keep my job and marriage intact even though both annoyed me from time to time. I traded in my car which contained memories and emotions that were deeply connected with my son. I had shared my metallic blue Toyota Solara with my son so there were scratches from his belt and many other reminders. I have happily purchased a Ford Focus to start new memories.
I completed training for providing grief support to kids (yea!). I hope to help kids and teens learn to face grief they may be faced with instead of having it turn into depression which can turn into substance abuse and possibly suicide. (I offer these extremes as that’s what happened to my son after his dad died.)
I brought my big brother home to recover from the demons that have forced their hand on him for too many years. He doing great, I’m happy to report. I’m looking forward to many happy times with him now that he’s ensconced in North Carolina.
I still speak at various schools and other locales but am also being requested by parents to speak at their schools. Yet, I’ve had to “audition” at two schools. What’s that all about? I don’t charge a fee and my goal is to save teens!
The Wake Forest SOS support group is firmly established in Wake Forest now. Everyone who attends helps each other whether they know it or not. We all support each other on this lonely road of grief and loss by suicide.
Goals for 2012 include starting support groups for kids and teens, finish book #2 (mostly at a house on the beach!), enjoy my new car, and continue my goal of saving teens.
Hope you have some easily obtainable goals. Oh, and I should make another goal of blogging more often! Thanks for your support!
Comments are welcome and don’t forget to visit my two websites: www.save-the-teens and www.wakeforestsos.com.
