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The Difference Between Physician Aid in Dying Vs. Suicide
We understand that Death with Dignity has some similarities, but also some major fundamental differences from suicide. In late October, the American Association for Suicidology (AAS) released an official statement about their stance which included several distinct differences between traditional “suicide” and “physician aid in dying.”
Happy Holidays
The foundation is wrapping up 2017, reflecting on an extremely successful year and humbled by the outpouring of support from the community and our partners.
Resolutions and Realizations
Another year has come and gone so quickly! With the remaining days rolling by and the New Year around the corner, many start to consider resolutions. I am someone who has always fell prey to holding and setting extremely high standards when it comes to New Year’s goals.
The Kim Foundation’s Year in Review
The Kim Foundation takes time to reflect on the past year’s accomplishments and growth by remembering our biggest moments from 2017.
Michael Phelps Opens Up
Olympic Swimmer Michael Phelps shared his struggles with anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation in a candid interview with Megyn Kelly on TODAY. Since his retirement from the pool Phelps has taken time to focus on family, joined Colgate on their water conservation campaign, and was featured in the new documentary “Angst.”
2017: A Year in Pictures
As the year winds down, we take a look back to be grateful for all the wonderful events and people we encountered. While The Kim Foundation celebrated many great moments I could write about, pictures do what words cannot.
Finding Balance
Last year, I shared my personal struggle with prenatal anxiety in an article titled, “The Sad Truth About Prenatal Anxiety and Depression.” A few short months later on November 23rd at 8:17am, my husband and I welcomed our son Cohen James (or C.J. as we sometime call him), into the world.
Peace For Today
It feels as if 2017 was just beginning and I was saying, “I can’t believe it’s 2017!” Now the year is rapidly coming to a close, and I find myself saying, “I can’t believe it’s almost December!”
Supporting Our Kids
After a recent suicide prevention talk at a local high school, I had a young lady come up to me as the rest of the kids filed out of the auditorium doors. She began to open up about her mental health struggles, her past with self-harm, and her frequent thoughts of suicide.
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