Do you know Life inside the eggshell?

COL Mikel J. Burroughs — Thu, 03 Sep 2015 12:54:16 -0400

Do you know Life inside the eggshell?

RP members this is a post from our very own Kim Bolen RN CCM ACM from Bolen Veterans Advocacy Network concerning suicide - the context of the article is based around the fact: theme for informational "That is what suicide is; it is dancing on egg shells."

It's more for informational purposes or an FYI. Feel free to comment if you wish.

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/life-inside-eggshell-kimberly-bolen-rn-lnc-acm-ccm?trk=pulse-det-nav_art

Response by SSgt Alex Robinson made Sep 3 at 2015 12:55 PM

SSgt Alex Robinson — Thu, 03 Sep 2015 12:55:16 -0400

Great post Thanks for sharing

Response by SCPO David Lockwood made Sep 3 at 2015 12:59 PM

SCPO David Lockwood — Thu, 03 Sep 2015 12:59:35 -0400

Interesting read. Thanks for sharing.

Response by LTC Stephen F. made Sep 3 at 2015 1:02 PM

LTC Stephen F. — Thu, 03 Sep 2015 13:02:05 -0400

Anybody who has opened an egg that was too far along the gestational development of the bird inside has had a glimpse of life inside the egg shell COL Mikel J. Burroughs
Those of us who have been suicidal may tend to agree or disagree with the analogy. It does not fit well with my experience or the experience with many of those I know who were successful suicides and those who survived or were talked out of the attempt(s). Mind numbness, incredible anger - either self loathing or directed to others, and heavy does of alcohol, drugs, risky behavior etc. can lead to altered states of consciousness and psychotic breaks.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 3 at 2015 1:02 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 03 Sep 2015 13:02:13 -0400

COL Mikel J. Burroughs This content of this article is very true. I've said the same thing over and over. Suicide leaves the ones left behind permanently scarred and it brings them pain they will have to live with for the rest of their lives. It's much harder to be a survivor than to give up. Does this message make a difference? I don't know but if it saves one, then saying it over and over is worth the effort.

Response by SFC Stephen King made Sep 3 at 2015 1:38 PM

SFC Stephen King — Thu, 03 Sep 2015 13:38:29 -0400

COL Mikel J. Burroughs Great article and a sad truth. We all need to be more cognitive of others and reach out. Duty is not only a value but a way of life. I have had to help a SM with his counter productive thoughts and get them help. As we are streamlining our Military all need to have self-awareness of others.

Response by PO3 Steven Sherrill made Sep 3 at 2015 2:40 PM

PO3 Steven Sherrill — Thu, 03 Sep 2015 14:40:15 -0400

COL Mikel J. Burroughs This is a great read! Thanks so much for sharing.

Response by SPC Sheila Lewis made Sep 3 at 2015 2:45 PM

SPC Sheila Lewis — Thu, 03 Sep 2015 14:45:50 -0400

Sounds right.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 3 at 2015 4:34 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 03 Sep 2015 16:34:56 -0400

No, I'm not a liberal. LMAO!!! COL Mikel J. Burroughs

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 3 at 2015 4:52 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 03 Sep 2015 16:52:24 -0400

Honestly, after reading, it was a great article. Thank you so much for sharing it!!! My first comment was the original reaction to the question, so teehee. But I see the bigger picture here, and I've been there. I wouldn't wish it on anyone

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 3 at 2015 5:43 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 03 Sep 2015 17:43:01 -0400

COL Mikel J. Burroughs, With all due respect, I'm not going to touch on this one. It drags up some terrible memories of times gone by.

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 27 at 2015 4:47 AM

Sgt Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 27 Oct 2015 04:47:09 -0400

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