Tag Archives: teenager

Teenage Suicide Threats – How to Handle Them


Awhile back I talked about the symptoms our son Bud had that led to us finally realizing that he needed emotional help (that story can be found here). Suffice it …
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Emotions! Making Sense of Your Feelings Book Review


Emotions! Making Sense of Your Feelings Mary Lamia, PhD ISBN-13: 978-1433811937 Teens Social Issues August 2012 146 pages About the Book: From the back cover: Emotions are a powerful and …
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Bud’s Black Days – Childhood Depression Signs


Ever since he was a little guy Bud has had anger management issues. He hated having his picture taken. When he was 5, Bud tried to pick a fight with …
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“I Couldn’t Sleep at All Last Night”


Looking back, I feel guilty for not believing him.  So many times over the years Bud would tell us that he hadn’t slept at all the night before.  “Of course …
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The Hard Way, Part 1


Sunday was rough for our family.  Bud had been sick with a sinus infection for about a month; on antibiotics since the previous Tuesday.  He hadn’t been sleeping well and …
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