@KillerQueenKath maybe also that it can be super triggering for folks who know people who have died by suicide, or who have survived a suicide attempt, or who are contemplating it...
@lauritadianita2 there needs to be a certain amount of trust before an answer is more than “I’m fine,” plus a person’s boundaries. Dep on what the issue is, I have a sense of the handful of ppl I want to share that info with (varies on what type of response I want, when). Sharing can be a burden
Alaska is the most violent state in the nation. It's a statistic community advocates are working hard to combat. Funds from Anchorage's alcohol tax are being disbursed to organizations offering support to victims and working hard at prevention.
@KillerQueenKath Weddleton! I don't always agree with him but he's always open to new ideas and willing to have conversations and tries to find middle ground, and he's always respectful.
We couldn’t sit back any longer, it was time to take the field. Let’s stop fixing blame — let’s fix the problem, restore trust, and rebuild Alaska. https://t.co/On2AETosJs