Allan StrongA note to my neighbour to the southHi! I live right above you. I am the quiet neighbour that you usually ignore. I sometimes ask to borrow some flour or a book but I am quiet…Jun 6, 2022Jun 6, 2022
Allan StrongToday is World Suicide Prevention Day.The World Health Organization estimates that 800,000 people die each year by suicide.Sep 10, 2021Sep 10, 2021
Allan StrongRecovering from “productivitis”In December, I retired after working thirty-seven years in the mental health sector. I had been thinking about retirement for a while…Jan 16, 2021Jan 16, 2021
Allan StrongCalling for help is not as easy as it soundsI am sure all of you have seen the warnings to stay indoors and to stay safe. Being quarantined has been tough. Along with the warnings to…May 13, 2020May 13, 2020
Allan StrongMy mom was Jesus, what’s your excuse?Growing up in my family was challenging. I suppose growing up in any family is challenging.May 12, 2020May 12, 2020
Allan StrongIt has been a year since I tried to kill myselfIt has been over a year since I attempted to end my life by suicide. Typing those words make me stop and think. One year. Three hundred…Jan 30, 2020Jan 30, 2020
Allan StrongIt’ s been a while……It has been over a year since I attempted to end my life by suicide. Typing those words makes me stop and think. One year. Three hundred…Dec 9, 2019Dec 9, 2019
Allan StrongWhat Suicide Tells Us About UsI have noticed that the only time suicide gets any air time in the media is when someone dies by suicide. That someone is often a…Jun 26, 2018Jun 26, 2018
Allan StrongMe and my 99 friendsOn Friday May 18 of this year, @ 100 people in Canada tried to end their life by suicide. I was one of them.Jun 18, 2018Jun 18, 2018
