Tom’s story: It was the best of times, it was the worst of times…

Tom’s story: It was the best of times, it was the worst of times…

In a sense, this is a ‘Tale of Two Cities’ or, more accurately, two countries; actually three if you count this one. This short tale is about asking for help when you don’t think you need it. It is a tale of contradictions. In 2011 I moved, with my wife and two daughters, from a…

How can you help yourself when you’re having suicidal thoughts?

How can you help yourself when you’re having suicidal thoughts?

If you’re reading this, it’s my guess that you’re feeling pretty hopeless right now. I know what that’s like. In fact, there are a lot of us at Quiet Connections who have been there. And now you’re here, perhaps you’re hoping to find a solution that you can do all by yourself. Something that doesn’t…

Asking for what you need when what you need isn’t understood

Asking for what you need when what you need isn’t understood

When you don’t ask for what you need because you don’t want to inconvenience someone Asking for what you need really isn’t easy, and even more so when you feel that what you need isn’t fully understood by other people. One particular example for me is my need for an uncluttered environment. The way that…