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A Tragic Loss Goodbye Edward “Eddie” Kaspbrak, known to the world as James Ransone. The talented actor, recognized for his many memorable film roles, has sadly passed away by suicide at the age of 46. He died by hanging on Friday, December 19, 2025. Personal Reflections and Empathy This loss feels deeply personal, even though… Continue reading Remembering James Ransone (Edward “Eddie” Kaspbrak)
Contemplating Life During the Holidays This has become an annual tradition in my "Giving Myself the Gift of Life" series. I have tweaked the name a little as the original name of the posts might cause alarm to those who read as these post discusses death and suicide. For those who are concerned about my… Continue reading Wrestling with Worth: Annual Reflections on Life, Faith, and Financial Struggle
Looking Back: Unfulfilled Aspirations and the Weight of Regret Have you ever experienced a profound sense of sadness and disappointment when reflecting on your career, realizing that you have not accomplished what you initially set out to achieve? Perhaps your life's plan is centered around pursuing a particular profession, securing a certain job, or joining… Continue reading From Dreams to Regrets: A Journey of Life Choices
With only one month remaining until the release of my forthcoming memoir, "Runaway Shame," I am pleased to share insights into this deeply personal and candid work. The book explores the persistent shame that has accompanied me for many years—a weight that remains present despite ongoing efforts to overcome it, even amidst the love and… Continue reading Runaway Shame: Breaking Free from Shame’s Grip
Looking back, I realize that I often find myself dwelling on the past more than I should, especially when it comes to my life twenty years ago. The number “20 years” carries a certain weight and mystery—it stands out and instantly transports me to October 2005. That era, much like other periods in my life,… Continue reading What 20 Years Taught Me: Life Lessons and Choices
Hopefully you don’t experience feelings of complete inadequacy like me. It doesn’t help that I struggle with depression, anxiety and imposter syndrome among other ailments. I tend to be one of those who has always looked and compared my life to those around me, despite not knowing the person, but where is particularly affects me… Continue reading Overcoming Feelings of Inadequacy in Modern Society
Marking 2nd year work Anniversary with my current company, amazing how fast a year comes and go and it has been eventful year with lots to learn. I would like to think that after my last lay off in March 2023 I have been able to fully move on, but I have not. Although I… Continue reading Celebrating My 2nd Year Work Anniversary
For those who know me, for those who read my blogs, my books and just my writing, death and suicide are often a topic of discussion. It is certainly not a topic most like to talk about or even consider. I have had many breaking points in life, struggling with depression, anxiety, financial struggles, especially… Continue reading Suicide Prevention Month: Why Your Voice Matters
Shame is a prevalent part of my life each day, I wake up with shame and I go to sleep with shame, as one of the main themes in my life for years now which is one of the reasons I wrote Runaway, Shame, my memoir out December 1st, yes that is my shameless plug,… Continue reading Confronting Career and Financial Shame: My Journey
I often play conversations in my head, not sure if anyone does what you may say to a person at home, at work in various scenarios. I re-play words/conversations in my might regularly in how I am going to explain to my family one when I am no longer here. Sadly the only conversation I… Continue reading The Voices in My Head
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