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Victoria Alexander's In the Wake of Suicide describes the experience of 13 families who have lost a loved one through suicide. The book creates a compelling argument for an increase in support groups and counseling to assist individuals who are lost in the aftermath of suicide.
To the psychiatrist, a patient's suicide can represent a personal failure. It seems impossible to predict, let alone prevent, the final solution of a tormented mind. Unfortunately, the profession that uses all of its skill in protecting the individual contemplating suicide often is unaware of the plight of the survivors. The family and friends of the victim often experience great loss and grief, with little support or counseling. This book will provide valuable insight into the plight of family members following the loss of a loved one to suicide.
Alexander, who lost a parent by suicide, captures the essence of the burden survivors must bear and presents a well-written analysis of the grieving process and the long road to acceptance. She refers to three phases: suicide, grief, and storytelling. Her analysis and distillation of the stories from 13 families is excellent and well worth reading.
Alexander divides the book into three sections, each dealing with a phase of grieving and a gradual acceptance of loss. "Suicide is the end of one person's struggle, but just the beginning for many others, the survivors of suicide," she states. She goes on to say, "Suicide takes the survivors by surprise, and it is often a violent death. There is often a denial of suicide. It is not unusual to hear that the individual died suddenly of an unknown cause."
The funeral provides a framework for the first expression of grief. After a suicide, some survivors retreat from public exposure. Death is too shameful. Suicide is a taboo. It is a word that is often whispered or avoided. Suicide is often considered a sin. In earlier days, many suicide victims were denied burials, and their bodies were desecrated. Suicide was "the forbidden act." Many people, including friends and family of survivors of suicide, find it impossible to listen to accounts of or discuss suicide. This attitude creates a feeling of isolation for the survivor.
One of the most striking sections of the book is about "storytelling." It discusses the importance of recounting the suicide and describing the feelings of anger, grief, and loss to others. Until a survivor verbalizes his or her feelings, the survivor is unable to accept the loss and move on. Only individuals who have experienced a similar loss are able to understand and facilitate this healing process. The process may be a lengthy one, lasting several years. Although the author lists several organizations that deal with the loss of a loved one, the need for easy access to support groups for suicide survivors still seems to be unmet.
Having lost a son to a violent suicide, I can identify with much of the author's analysis of the grieving and recovery processes. However, I was disappointed by her selection of subjects; from a total of 40 survivors she originally interviewed, the 13 she presents in the book mostly experienced suicide by parents and other adults. In view of the preponderance of deaths by suicide of persons under age 30, more attention might have been paid to this younger, vulnerable group. These individuals often have a diagnosis of severe mental illness, such as schizophrenia.
I found myself skimming over the sometimes lengthy and detailed interviews. However, Alexander's analysis in In the Wake of Suicide is a valuable contribution.
Mr. Flory is president of the Zircon Company, Inc., in Peabody, Massachusetts, and codirector of the Long-Term-Care Research Project cosponsored by the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill.
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Council honors letter-perfect service
At the July 11 meeting of the Henrico Business Council, Virgil Hazelett gave his annual "state of the county" address, and Angela Harper and Troy Bell were honored for service to the county and to the Henrico Business Council. Harper, who retires from her post as deputy county manager July 31, was recognized for her 41 years of service, while Bell was recognized as the outgoing chair of the Henrico Business Council Cabinet. Both received a framed letter 'H' in Henrico County colors of green and orange, against a background of the county map. Bell, director of marketing and air services development for the Capital Region Airport Commission, passed the gavel to Jim Wilson, attorney for the Wilson Law Group.
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The John Rolfe YMCA and Gayton Baptist Church have partnered in an effort to bring greater health and wellness opportunities to the community.
Through this partnership, the John Rolfe Y will run Youth Winter Sports programs, including basketball and indoor soccer, in Gayton's newly renovated $5.5 million outreach center that features a new gymnasium, youth and teen space, social space with café, meeting space and full service commercial kitchen. > Read more.
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Henricus Historical Park will commemorate its anniversary during Publick Day, a signature annual event that celebrates the establishment of the second successful English settlement in the New World. In September 1611, Sir Thomas Dale, along with soldiers, tradesmen and farmers, ventured from Jamestown to create the Citie of Henricus. Leaders of Henricus developed the first English hospital, chartered the first college in North America, established tobacco as the first cash crop in Virginia, and created a place where Pocahontas lived and met John Rolfe.
Publick Day will take place Saturday, Sept. 20, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free and parking is $5 per vehicle. > Read more.
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As part of its 30th anniversary year and partnership with the Children's Museum of Richmond, Commonwealth Parenting will present a six-part RVA Parents Forum Series to address some of the toughest issues confronting parents.
Parenting experts and family educators will tackle topics ranging from bullying to alcohol, sex to divorce, and technology and stress. Parents will learn how to identify potential problems.
"We're excited about bringing this much-needed forum series to parents in central Virginia. Through our valuable partnership with Commonwealth Parenting, we can have a deeper impact in the community through parent and caregiver education," said Karen Coltrane, president and CEO of the Children's Museum of Richmond. > Read more.
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When the Game Stands Tall is based on a true story – an unbelievable true story that takes the word "inspiring" about as far as it can go.
It's a film about Bob Ladouceur, coach of the De La Salle High Spartans, a California high school football team with 12 consecutive undefeated seasons (a staggering 151 games won in a row).
Along the way, Ladouceur (played by Jim Caviezel) faced the kind of hardship most football coaches (thankfully) can only imagine – suffering a near-fatal heart attack, the death of a star player, and rebuilding the team after that 151-game streak came to a humiliating end. > Read more.
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Devil's advocate: Borrowing from your 401k
There are lots of reasons why you shouldn't do this, but let's consider the other side of the argument.
This Devil's Advocate post comes from Jim Wang at partner blog Bargaineering.
One of the oft-discussed cardinal sins in personal finance is to borrow from your 401k, 403b, or other eligible retirement accounts. The reasons against borrowing are obvious: Those assets are for you to consume in retirement, not right now. If you borrow those funds, they can't grow with the market tax-free and you lose one of the great vehicles for retirement planning.
Not everyone can borrow from their 401k or 403b -- the plan administrator has to permit it -- but this Devil's Advocate post will discuss reasons why it may make sense for some employees. Post continues after video.
You have a weak credit score. The No. 1 reason why it would be a good idea to consider borrowing from your 401k is if you have a weak credit score. With loan standards at their highest in recent memory, borrowers with less than good credit may find themselves unable to secure a loan in the first place. If you're buying a house or a car, lenders may require you to come up with a much larger down payment and you could bridge that gap with a loan from your 401k.
When you request a loan from your 401k, there is no credit check, and a credit check can weaken your score even more.
Better interest rates. By borrowing from your 401k, you can guarantee yourself a loan and an interest rate that beats whatever you'd get out in the market. You can call your plan administrator and find out what the prevailing interest rate is and compare it with quotes you get elsewhere to know for sure.
In general, the interest rate will be the prime rate plus 1%. The current Wall Street Journal prime rate is 3.25%, so your standard 401k loan interest rate would be 4.25%. You can't get a 30-year fixed-rate loan for 4.25% right now even if you have a stellar credit score and put down 20%.
Regimented repayment. When you borrow from your 401k, you'll need to repay the loan over the course of five years (longer if it's for a home) and those payments are automatically deducted from your paycheck. There isn't another bill to pay and there's no way for you to "forget" to mail it in.
Lastly, borrowing from yourself is more convenient. There are no long application forms and no fears of rejection. You pay yourself interest, which is tax-sheltered until you start taking reimbursements in retirement.
Many pundits make this issue seem like the worst of the worst in money ideas, but in reality it's not as tragic as they make it out to be.
There's no question that borrowing from your 401k is not ideal. The opportunity costs are enormous. However, many families are going through very difficult financial times and this may be a viable option for them. A fat retirement account is meaningless when you've been out of work for months and you have mouths to feed.
Would you ever borrow from your 401k or 403b? Have you done so already? Any lessons or warnings?
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The idea of condemning the Martin property to create a utility and road corridor for East Blaine as part of the East Blaine Infrastructure Plan (EBIP) has been laid to rest – at least for now.
At the October 22 city council meeting, after a 30-minute retreat to executive session, city council members unanimously voted to accept a letter of intent from the Martin family and their attorney. This non-binding letter of intent would allow both parties to continue negotiations regarding the proposed utility corridor that cuts through the heart of the Martin's property, which has been in their family's possession for 100-plus years. He also takes condemnation off the table.
"We're going to negotiate and see if we can reach an agreement without going to court," city attorney Jon Sitkin said.
The route for the proposed utility corridor – referred to as the Motts Hill alignment – has been in dispute for more than a year. First proposed in 2011, it was determined to be a superior alternative to restructuring H Street, both for environmental and financial reasons.
Originally, the city had intended to acquire the 80-foot-wide, 4,000-foot-long right of way through eminent domain, and had developed their infrastructure plan (the EBIP) through a series of public meetings and hearings; however, the Martin family and its lawyer contended that the first the family heard of the proposed arterial was in September 2011, when council set about condemning the land. Condemnation, or eminent domain, is an action by which a government entity can seize private property for public use, compensating the property's owner monetarily but without obtaining the owner's consent.
Though the council voted 6-1 in October 2011 to pursue condemnation, the notification of the vote's outcome was sent to the wrong address, and the vote had to be retaken. The re-vote was set to take place at a December 2011 meeting, but council members decided to table a decision until a thorough evaluation of the proposed routes and alternatives could be done. After negotiating an access agreement with the Martin family, the city hired Bellingham-based Wilson Engineering to thoroughly explore the Motts Hill route as a utility corridor.
The Martin family and the city of Blaine have now come to a tentative agreement that would grant the city a permanent 30-foot wide private easement for the construction, maintenance and operation of the city-owned utilities in return for just compensation for the easement. The amount of compensation and final location of the easement are still under negotiation.
Gary Tomsic, city manager, was pleased with the progress that had been made. "I think it's a major step forward," he said. "It serves as a foundation. We've identified key issues, and it takes condemnation off the table until January and gives us a little time to work on it. It's a good thing." The Martin family declined to comment.
The city council also addressed progress on H Street construction at the meeting. Ravyn Whitewolf, public works director, said that all construction has been halted on the project until the spring. "What you see is what we're probably going to have until March," she said. She did note, however, that she has asked the contractor to revisit the abrupt edges that are still present on the peripheral roads that connect to H Street. "It's much better than it was," Whitewolf said.
Council also unanimously approved the motion to authorize the city manager to sign a professional services agreement with Reichhardt & Ebe Engineering to begin Phase 1 of the Gateway Regional Stormwater Facility. Phase 1 would allow permitting to begin, so that the contract would be ready and in place when interested developers approached the city about the Gateway Property. Tomsic said that the incentive to develop the regional stormwater treatment system was that it would allow developers to utilize 100 percent of their property for construction, rather than forcing them to reserve part of their land for their own treatment system. "Everyone can use it," he said. "We're essentially fronting the money for the development, but [developers] will share in cost and maintenance."
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If there are any lessons that can be learned from the past few years of sparse rainfall it's that recovering from drought requires proper management.
"I think the biggest thing we're doing is trying to have good programs going forward, and specifically with the grazing programs," said Trey Patterson, chief operations officer of the Padlock Ranch Company based out of Ranchester, Wyo.
Patterson spoke at the 10th Annual Holt Cat Symposium on Excellence in Ranch Management in Kingsville, Texas last month about the topic of "Recovering the Ranch After Drought."
On the Padlock Ranch, Patterson said, "We put a lot of emphasis on creating periods of rest so the pastures can recover from grazing and drought."
Changing the timing and duration of grazing allows for better development of the root systems and that can mitigate the effects of drought in the future, related Patterson.
Drought also causes a lot of stress, not just for the land and the cattle, but on the people who are the caretakers of those resources.
"Drought causes stress on human beings and it gets you down," said Patterson. "A person who is stressed and down emotionally, it affects you mentally and physically. It's going to tremendously hamper your ability to respond and make wise decisions to work your way out of the drought."
During the early part of the 2000s the Padlock Ranch went through a period of drought that preceded last year's drought in southern Montana and northern Wyoming, where the ranch is located. The first drought was harsher and forced the ranch to liquidate some of the cowherd.
The most recent period of low moisture during 2012 didn't have the overwhelming impact that it did in much of the U.S., but fire was a major dilemma that resulted from the drought at the Padlock Ranch.
"We get these dry lightning storms in the late summer that come over the Rocky Mountains. If it is dry they will absolutely torch a lot of country," added Patterson. "Last year we had a tremendous fire situation. In one event we had 7 different fires that together burned out 75,000 acres in one unit, and it wasn't the only fire we had during the year."
Cows were standing on black, scorched earth with no available feed.
"In the face of that we were thinking what do we do now?," said Patterson. "You go through that emotional phase where you're sad, scared or worried, but the first thing is to get over that. You've got to get through that. It's important emotionally to go through, but you have to have a sound business sense as you move out of that."
To make those sound business decisions Patterson said you need to look at information, like a fixed versus variable costs analysis, partial budgets and data kept on spread sheets over the years.
Here are some of the things that the Padlock Ranch did to help the grazing system:
In closing, Patterson said, "You have to have the right attitude. Make sure you keep your head above water and focus on the things that are important. If you do, you can come out of these situations with a better, stronger business than you had going into it."
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