Tag Archives: Suicide
Listen to Shawna’s interview on Widowed.ca radio – 4pm & 8pm today on HazeFM
I was in Mississauga last week, at the HazeFM (named after Mississauga’s long-time Mayor, Hazel McCallion,) recording studio for an interview with Jennifer Black of Widowed.ca You can tune in at 4pm and 8pm today and every Tuesday for the … Continue reading
Rick Warren’s youngest son dies by suicide
My heart is grieved this afternoon, to learn that Rick Warren‘s youngest son, Matthew Warren, died by suicide yesterday. Although I don’t know Rick and his family personally, I, like I anticipate many of us, feel a connection to the … Continue reading
Will you help me reach my goal? (check out this video)
What a year this has been. Tons of exciting initiatives have been underway since the beginning of the year. Each has made a difference in reducing the stigmas of suicide and mental illness. These initiatives have included the CTV News … Continue reading
Shawna’s IGNITE WATERLOO talk! “He died by…” (video)
A 5 minute talk using 20 slides that auto-advance every 15 seconds. That’s the Ignite Waterloo challenge. I had the privilege of rising to the occasion at a sold out Ignite Waterloo event this past February. Since then, a lot … Continue reading
I’m getting published!
One day, instead of holding this contract, I’ll be holding my published book. One day, hopefully sooner than later, you’ll be holding it too! The first time someone asked what I wanted to do when I grew up I answered, … Continue reading
Proof that speaking out about suicide and mental illness saves lives! (video)
In Raimundo’s TED talk, you will hear her share her personal story, which includes an experience she had on the Go Train where a man, struggling with suicidal thoughts, overheard her share her story. It saved his life! “Alicia Raimundo … Continue reading
Dear Neil (a 2 year letter)
Dear Neil, If you were here today, I would tell you how much I enjoyed our friendship. I would do the silly football dance that always made you laugh. Your daughter would curl up in your arms, and perhaps she … Continue reading
Stand up to Stigma SPOTLIGHT event: University of Waterloo March 6th
Are you a student? Come check out the University of Waterloo’s Stand Up To Stigma SPOTLIGHT event at The Great Hall, University of Waterloo, on March 6th. The event takes place from noon to 4, and yours truly will be … Continue reading
How to cope when not okay / Love:God / HAPPY THOUGHT #55
One of the things that has helped me over these past (almost) two years since Neil died, are “Happy Thoughts.” The Happy Thought Index was something I started on my blog about a year ago. I did it to remind … Continue reading
Help Shawna get on TED!
Was the Ignite Waterloo, or my CTV News interview of help to you? If so, please help me reach a global platform by nominating me to speak at TEDxWaterloo so I can reach even more people. The nomination form is … Continue reading