The Call
One night on the Suicide-Prevention hot line.16 total reviews
Comment from Jackarrie
Great write Loanna, it proves how words are so important when used positively ant the right time, especially when it comes to suicide. It is a very delicate situation. and the right words become life saving.
well done. Mary
reply by the author on 25-Apr-2014
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Great write Loanna, it proves how words are so important when used positively ant the right time, especially when it comes to suicide. It is a very delicate situation. and the right words become life saving.
well done. Mary
Comment Written 22-Apr-2014
reply by the author on 25-Apr-2014
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Thanks so very much, Mary. Yes, you are so right. We don't ever take it lightly. Bless you.
Comment from Mark Valentine
You have a way of capturing the very deepest of human experiences with a few, well-chosen words. I've been on the therapist end of many of those middle-of-the-night calls myself - trying to stay calm on the outside, going through your risk assessment protocol, get the emergency response system in motion (if needed) - all the while trying to make a human connection at the most intimate level. All of that comes through in this piece - I'll bet you were very good at it.
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You have a way of capturing the very deepest of human experiences with a few, well-chosen words. I've been on the therapist end of many of those middle-of-the-night calls myself - trying to stay calm on the outside, going through your risk assessment protocol, get the emergency response system in motion (if needed) - all the while trying to make a human connection at the most intimate level. All of that comes through in this piece - I'll bet you were very good at it.
Comment Written 22-Apr-2014
Comment from Righteous Riter
This story captured my attention and held it to the very end. This story is filled with emotions such as regret and an underlying feeling of powerlessness. This story is filled with Bryn's hopelessness as the person on the phone tries to fill him back up with hope. Good story with a suspenseful conclusion. Good work.
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This story captured my attention and held it to the very end. This story is filled with emotions such as regret and an underlying feeling of powerlessness. This story is filled with Bryn's hopelessness as the person on the phone tries to fill him back up with hope. Good story with a suspenseful conclusion. Good work.
Comment Written 22-Apr-2014
Comment from velvetElvis
reading along was like watching a train wreck in slow motion.
the emotion and feeling smothers, very intense for the reader.
good approach to a very delicate subject
thanks for sharing
reply by the author on 22-Apr-2014
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reading along was like watching a train wreck in slow motion.
the emotion and feeling smothers, very intense for the reader.
good approach to a very delicate subject
thanks for sharing
Comment Written 22-Apr-2014
reply by the author on 22-Apr-2014
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Hi Velvet. Sometimes it is like this. Bless your response and the gift I will cherish. This means a great deal to me...and I like reminding people every once in awhile, that there is always someone you can call.
Comment from Kingsland
There had been an accident. > There was an accident, try to avoid using had here. Had is a word that is not a good word to use when writing when it can be avoided. This was a well written story that I enjoyed reading and writing this response for...
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reply by the author on 22-Apr-2014
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There had been an accident. > There was an accident, try to avoid using had here. Had is a word that is not a good word to use when writing when it can be avoided. This was a well written story that I enjoyed reading and writing this response for...
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Comment Written 22-Apr-2014
reply by the author on 22-Apr-2014
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Thank you for your helpful comments. I appreciate them and I did not realize that.
Comment from Ola Awakan
I enjoy this write-up and I got caught up in the flow and message. You preached a message on happiness regardless of situations. Yes, you are right, blame not yourself on all actions that you have taken, it hurts. You have a great message!
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reply by the author on 22-Apr-2014
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I enjoy this write-up and I got caught up in the flow and message. You preached a message on happiness regardless of situations. Yes, you are right, blame not yourself on all actions that you have taken, it hurts. You have a great message!
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Comment Written 22-Apr-2014
reply by the author on 22-Apr-2014
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Thank you so very much for the response, Ola.I appreciate your words.
