The holidays are tough. There's the stress of making it the perfect Christmas, either for yourself or a loved one. Maybe it's the last one you will spend with a loved one. Maybe it's the first one without that special someone. Maybe concerns about your health might mean this is your last Christmas season. Perhaps you lost your job, your passion or a beloved furry member of the family.
Regardless of what may be keeping this from being a Merry Christmas, it doesn't hurt having someone to talk to.
I was going to talk about suicide rates and the holidays. But upon doing some research, I discovered that it is actually a myth that suicides rise during the holidays. Apparently, the peak season is Spring!
But if you are feeling hopeless and believe that death is the best option, regardless of the time of year, it doesn't hurt having someone to talk to.
That is why for today's featured charitable cause, I have selected 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
I've never used the service personally. But I had a best friend who I wish had. I miss Todd, a lot.
If you are in need of mental health, support or just a friendly voice of guidance, please call 988. You can also text, chat or if hard of hearing, reach a trained volunteer here.
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Maintaining such an national service is not cheap. Phone bills, web maintenance, and training of volunteers takes resources. Along with time, patience and compassion, it also takes money. If donating to 988 is an important cause to you, please click here.
When I am battling my depression and anxiety, I often try to get into high spirits through comedy. Sometimes I am the one coming up with the jokes. But usually I am on the receiving end. For today's Advent song present, I am sharing my all-time favorite comedy carol. From the 1988 holiday parody album, here's Bob Rivers and his Comedy Corps with the lengthy but so worth it parody tune The 12 Pains of Christmas.
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