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Remember the suicide crisis gripped That Cowichan Tribes lastyear?
Remember how it Became National News When Chief Harvey Alphonse opened his heart and Declared a state of emergency in the wake of four suicides and 48 Attempts in a four-month period
After that brief flurry of attention, discussion about this important issue retreated back under the covers That frequently blanket bothering Cowichan Tribes activities and issues of mental health.
But That does not mean it has gone away.
Suicide is hard to talk about. It is hard to acknowledge – both by Those Who May be harboring suicidal thoughts and by survivors who have been, or May be, Affected by it.
But it needs to be Talked about, it needs to be acknowledged and the people Involved need to be helped.
Suicide is an issue That crosses all age, gender, income, political and cultural boundaries.
And That is why it was gratifying to see Heliset Hale Marathon runners Paul Kelly, John Sampson and Bernice Smith arrive at the Quw’utsun ‘Cultural Centre Saturday, Bringing Their message of healing and hope.
The trio Talked abouttheir journey being a spiritual one, about how They hoped it could awaken the life within Those Who came out to witness and to take part.
Paul noted how we not only share the same pain, but we overpriced share the same joy. And through That connection we can help eachother continue.
It is a message thatshould not just be shared During marathons and states of emergency.
It Should be shared every single day.
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