Doug Martin’s family says they were ‘seeking medical assistance’ for him before death
Doug Martin’s family says they were ‘seeking medical assistance’ for him before death
Category: mental health
Mini-meditations are a way to foster peace of mind at work
NEW YORK — The idea of meditating can be intimidating. Beginners may imagine sitting uncomfortably in silence while breathing deeply and scrubbing all thoughts from their minds. The prospect of
Emeowtional Support Expurrts: 10+ stories from the online feline family about how cats served as their therapspspsts
Cats have this meowsterious and magical gift: they always know when their humans need comfort. A soft paw on the lap, a perfectly timed cuddle, or just their soothing purrs our feline friends are natural emotional support expurrts. They may not have a fancy degree, but a cat’s love is the best medicine of all. Here at I Can Has Cheezburger, we went around the office and asked our own expurrt cat pawrents about the times their cats became their little therapspspsts. The answers warmed our hearts and reminded us how special this bond really is. Here are some of our favorite ameowzing stories:”My cat lies across my laptop when I’m stressed at work it’s like she’s forcing me to take a breakHe licked my tears away after a bad breakup. Sticky, but effectiveWhen I was really sick, my kitty didn’t leave my side for two weeks straightShe always knows when my anxiety is up she’ll come flop on my chest until I calm downAfter my dad passed, my cat slept curled against me every night for monthsWhenever I cry, my cat fetches a toy and drops it at my feet like he’s trying to cheer me upShe starts purring the second she sees me come home from a rough dayHe wakes me up with nose boops when I oversleep it’s his way of keeping me on track”Is your inbox feline too professional? Add some cats falling off counters. Subscribe here!.
Dad was extraordinarily selfless, disciplined and stoic. Until it all got too much
Blake Johnstons father was gentle and loving. He never complained about anything. But he wasnt the first person Johnston knew who died by suicide. And he wouldnt be the lastWarning: This article contains passages some readers might find distressingEvery day, around nine Australians end their lives; three-quarters of them are men. That is a shocking statistic. But nothing can prepare you for the shock when that statistic includes someone you love. One day in mid-2013, my dad became one of the nine. After doing a heroic job bringing up five kids and helping raise a growing collection of grandkids, he killed himself in the garage of his rented Kirrawee home. It broke me in ways I am still dealing with.
Granger Smith’s wife shares details of his near-suicide attempt following son’s drowning
Granger Smith’s wife, Amber, detailed in her upcoming memoir how her husband nearly took his own life after their son River drowned in 2019 at their Texas home.
Sadhguru Answers Questions About Meditation, Spirituality, And Finding A Guru
In his Ask Sadhguru column, the spiritual leader shares insights on calming the mind, the role of spiritual clarity in society, and discovering the right guidance on the path to truth