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About Lynne Luckett
Expertise
I can answer questions about surviving suicide, about losing a family member to suicide and how to heal the hole that is left behind by a loved one committing suicide.
Experience
My father committed suicide when I was 8 years old. It took me 13 years to even start dealing with his death but once the healing started it was truly an educational experience. I know now that he is with me all the time and though his physical self is no longer here, his spirtual self lives on in me and my son. I'm now 49 and have talked to several people about losing a loved one to suicide and have received some positive feedback about my advice. I am a medical transcripitionist and have been in the medical field for 20+ years. I feel I survived my dad's death to have the understanding to be able to help others. I love to help others.
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Expert: Lynne Luckett
Date: 10/26/2007
Subject: my mom
Question
Hello my name is Sarah im 15 and my mom just tried to commit suicide.Her husband has been treating her horrible lately i try to help and she pushes me away more and more...What can i do to help my mom i love her dearly and i would die if anything happened to her...
Answer
Dear Sarah!
You are so young at 15 to be worrying about such things. My heart breaks that you are in that position yet what a grown up sense of responsibility you show.
Is there someone at school that you can talk to like a counselor? With it being a weekend, if you think things are out of control my next thought would be to call a hotline or emergency room and tell them the situation. Keep telling your mom how much you love her and need her. If I was face to face with her I would let her know what a great job she has done so far raising her daughter but she has a lot more work to do and many things to stick around for. If the situation is abusive physically, emotionally or psychologically then the healthy thing is to go to a place of safety. Just because she is married to a man does not mean she has to put up with abuse.
Sarah, I saw a saying the other day: "when you reach the end of your rope you'll find the hem of His robe". Know that you and your mom are never alone in your situation. God is watching over you. Trust in Him, talk to Him and ask Him for help.
I hope this helps even a little. Don't hesitate to contact me if I can do anything further but you really do need the help of trained professionals.
Remember, God loves you and so do I.
Sincerely,
Lynne
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