First, a Tribute 

It’s been a year now. 

Last summer a woman I met years ago when she was a new teacher full of ideas, ended her own life. She shot herself after a three hour stand-off with police. I mention the circumstances because it’s important for people to know this woman withstood many a hideous battle all by herself, including her last strugge.  A couple of years ago, she won her battles less often.  As she won less, she fought harder and harder, and with each loss she was more alone.  Doctors tried, but nothing worked and after a while of feeling helpless, professionals More >