040: Five Times a Survivor feat. Tory Utz (Navy)

October 28, 2014 by Timothy Lawson

Navy veteran Tory Utz joins Tim this week. Tory shares her story of suicidal behavior and what drove her to attempt five different times.

079: I’ve Been There and Now I’m Here (Momentary Reflections)

To all my friends, family, fans, peers, comrades, acquaintances, enemies, strangers and people I simply don’t like: I’m here for you. I’m not just here if you want to talk about your problems. I’m here if you need to dig deep. I’m here if you need to bleed it out while someone else is in…

067: Attacking the Weakness (Momentary Reflections)

When I was 17, I was diagnosed with Hodgkins. It was my senior year of high school. Oddly enough, it was the perfect time for me to go through this. My body was strong enough to endure the drugs but new enough to get a clean start when it was all over. Since my bout…

073: You Must Disrupt the Silence (Momentary Reflections)

I have experienced the deathly presence of silence too many times. For many people, including myself, peace and quiet is enjoyable. Unfortunately, when you’re experiencing emotional health issues, silence is like an assassin. Your head will struggle to make sense of the way you feel, and silence will step in to kill. This should be…

071: The suicide I’m trying hardest to prevent is my own (Momentary Reflections)

Today is World Suicide Prevention Day. Hashtags are made, inspiring pictures are shared, and hope is strong. On this day, we come together as a society and recognize that suicide is a serious issue. On a day that my efforts are especially recognized, I still know the suicide I’m trying hardest to prevent is my…

069: Don’t be a Passive Aggressive Activist in a Lawn Chair (Momentary Reflections)

There’s a picture floating around the Internet of a gentleman sitting in a lawn chair. This man, in his lawn chair, is holding up two signs. Each says, “23 American Veterans commit suicide every day. No One Cares. 1 lion gets killed and the country is in an uproar.” Saying “no one cares” about any…