What No One Understands About Losing a Child
Parenting Through Loss, Understanding Grief Chris Coulter Parenting Through Loss, Understanding Grief Chris Coulter

What No One Understands About Losing a Child

Losing a child is an unimaginable grief, filled with misconceptions that can deepen the loneliness. Grief doesn’t expire; you don’t “move on,” you carry it forward. Talking about a lost child doesn’t worsen the pain, it keeps their memory alive. Other children don’t fill the void, and strength includes falling apart. Life changes forever, but it can still hold meaning as you honour their memory.

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What Would You Do If Your Teen Texted You, ‘I Don’t Want to Live’?

What Would You Do If Your Teen Texted You, ‘I Don’t Want to Live’?

What would you do if your teen sent you a text saying they didn’t want to live anymore? Would you know how to respond?

Most parents think, ‘That could never happen to my child.’ But trust me, no one is immune. I’ve heard too many heartbreaking stories from parents who thought they’d see the signs but didn’t.

Are you prepared for that moment? Because waiting until it happens could be the biggest mistake of your life.

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For Maddie: Breaking the Silence Around Teen Depression
youth mental health, SuicidePrevention Chris Coulter youth mental health, SuicidePrevention Chris Coulter

For Maddie: Breaking the Silence Around Teen Depression

This takes you through the hidden battles of mental health that often go unnoticed, even by loved ones. This story explores the emotional journey of losing a child to depression and the powerful push for change to prevent similar tragedies. It's a call to look beyond appearances and advocate for better mental health support in our schools and communities.

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The Anatomy of Your Teen’s Suicide Attempt
Parenting Tips Chris Coulter Parenting Tips Chris Coulter

The Anatomy of Your Teen’s Suicide Attempt

A parent's worst fear comes to life when they find their teenager unresponsive after a silent struggle with mental health. Pills and alcohol on the floor reveal the painful reality of a crisis that could have been prevented. This story urges parents to act before it's too late—because the next knock on the door might change everything.

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So Grief, Anger and Empathy Walk Into a Bar...
Grief, Empathy, Parenting Through Loss Chris Coulter Grief, Empathy, Parenting Through Loss Chris Coulter

So Grief, Anger and Empathy Walk Into a Bar...

So Grief, Anger, and Empathy Walked Into a Bar…" explores the complex, often contradictory emotions that arise after loss. It delves into how grief can pull you down, anger can drive you forward, and empathy can heal. This story shows how embracing these feelings can turn pain into purpose, and how vulnerability can be the start of a journey towards making a real difference. It’s a raw look at the surprising allies that shape the path from heartache to hope. #GriefJourney #EmpathyMatters #TurningPainIntoPurpose

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A Lighthouse in the Storm: Empowering Parents to Find Their Way Through Teen Struggles

A Lighthouse in the Storm: Empowering Parents to Find Their Way Through Teen Struggles

Navigating the mental health journey with a struggling teen can be isolating, but you’re not alone. Sharing our stories is vital for connecting and supporting one another as parents. By opening up about our experiences, we can help each other face the challenges of raising teens who may be struggling. Together, we can foster a sense of community and understanding, reminding ourselves that we don’t have to go through this alone.

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