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…3 min read·Jun 6, 2022----
Allan StrongToday is World Suicide Prevention Day.The World Health Organization estimates that 800,000 people die each year by suicide.3 min read·Sep 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…3 min read·Jan 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…3 min read·May 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.2 min read·May 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…3 min read·Jan 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…3 min read·Dec 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…3 min read·Jun 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.3 min read·Jun 18, 2018----