Contemplations

AVOID UNCLEAN LIPS When my seven siblings and I were young we weren't allowed to say the word "butt" because it was a semi cuss word. We had to say "bobo" instead. We weren't allowed to say "fart" either. We had to say "poot" instead. But at some point I rebelled and began to say "butt." No one else was using the "bobo" word to describe that body part. And when we moved to a new town, there was a Bobo's Pizza. That clinched it. Out with the "bobo" word.  I still won't say "fart." And I spell cuss words when I repeat what others have said when what they said includes a cuss word. One of our friends says we're the only family that spell-cusses. The only way I will say "Damn" is if I'm talking about the brand name of certain trolls (toys). We couldn't say "darn," which is "damn's" substitute cuss word. Of course the sh _ _ word was way o

When Someone Threatens Suicide Ask them what method they would use if they did it (gun, knife to slit wrist, drugs, drowning, jumping off a building). Ask them if they have a plan. Ask them if they’ve had much sleep lately. Lack of sleep makes us think more negatively. Ask them if they’ve eaten. Being hungry makes us crabby. Ask them who in their family would be devastated. Have the person name them. Ask them who of their friends would be devastated. Have the person name them. Count yourself as one.  Ask them if they have a dog or other pets. Ask them what their favorite season of the year is and why. Remind them that it is coming around again.  Ask them if they have a hobby and why they like it. If they don't have a hobby, ask them if there is anything they are skilled at or that greatly interests them. Ask them if they do drugs and remind them that drugs skew a person’s view of reality/life. Ask them if they suffer from depression and remind them there are medications to he