Tag Archives: Suicide

Thoughts on Life and Death

Posted on December 6, 2019 by Ken Sayers

My middle age years have been my most depressing years so far and as one who has struggled with depression my whole life, that is really saying something. Suicidal ideation are a regular part of my thought process. It’s not … Continue reading →

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Guns, Mass Shootings, and Suicide

Posted on September 16, 2019 by Ken Sayers

uIn the United States there is a great debate over gun control. The fight seems to over two extremes with the NRA on one side who wants everyone to be able to purchase firearms for any reason. On the other … Continue reading →

Posted in depression, Guns, Life Lessons, Political thoughts | Tagged depression, Guns, Suicide | 1 Comment

Reasons to Stay Alive

Posted on June 30, 2019 by Ken Sayers

I just finished reading Reasons to Stay Alive by Matt Haig after it was recommended by another blogger. It was a very interesting book. I was amazed how I related to the author on many different levels. There was some … Continue reading →

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Rock Bottom

Posted on April 17, 2019 by Ken Sayers

A couple days ago I passed my 32nd year of sobriety. It went by without thought, but there is a very real sense that I don’t ever want to forget what I went through back then and even what I … Continue reading →

Posted in Life Lessons, Twelve Steps of Recovery | Tagged Alcoholism, depression, drug addiction, food addiction, recovery, Suicide | Leave a comment

The Turning Point

Posted on November 24, 2018 by Ken Sayers

I believe last night is a turning point in my life. It was sort of a lowest of lows for me. I have been really struggling with depression and discouragement most of my life, but has been particularly destroying me … Continue reading →

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Coping

Posted on September 9, 2018 by Ken Sayers

Life can be very difficult at times and we all must have some way of coping with the tragedy that comes are way. When we find the means to cope, we can endure just about anything: sickness, financial devastation, torture, … Continue reading →

Posted in Life Lessons | Tagged Andrew Stoecklein, coping, depression, drive, Joni Earickson Tada, Ned Vizzini, purpose, Spencer Johnson, success, Suicide, Who Moved My Cheese | Leave a comment

I’m Ken, and I’m a recovering preacher

Posted on June 20, 2018 by Ken Sayers

I was only 22 years old when I went to my first AA meeting. I was in the Marine Corps rehabilitation known as “Phase Three.” It was the most intensive program the military offered for Alcoholics and drug addicts. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Life Lessons | Tagged Church of Christ, depression, identity, meaning, ministry, Preaching, reflections, religion, Suicide | 2 Comments

My Struggle

Posted on March 30, 2018 by Ken Sayers

Some people have a terminal illness; others may be a terminal illness to themselves. In the first situation, something is going wrong with the body. In the second something is wrong with the mind. Either way, life is threatened and … Continue reading →

Posted in depression, Life Lessons | Tagged anxiety, authenticity, darkness, death, depression, Despair, honesty, hopelessness, Loneliness, openness, Relationships, Spiritual thoughts, struggle, suffering, Suicide | 2 Comments

Thoughts on Mass Shootings

Posted on March 16, 2018 by Ken Sayers

At the risk of losing some more friends, I feel compelled to share some personal thoughts on the mass shootings taking place on a regular basis in our country. The reason I feel such a strong need to share on … Continue reading →

Posted in Life Lessons | Tagged Anger, depression, gun control, hopelessness, Mental illness, murder, NRA, political power, School shooting, Suicide | Leave a comment