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A Mother Reflects on Her Son's Attempted Suicide
Michele Saved Our Family
I was about to hear the worst thing a mother could ever hear from her son.
“Mom,” he said, “I don’t know what to do. All I can think about is killing myself.”
In a panic, I called his father, and we discussed the need for him to talk to someone immediately. It couldn’t be just anyone. Not just a run of the mill person who asked vague cookie cutter questions. There was no time for years of therapy. A search found Dr. Michele Bell on Psychology Today. I read her profile.
Specializing in grief counseling. That was exactly what we needed. I remember her saying, “All I need is one visit with him, and he will be okay.” She got him in right away the same day. I drove him within the two hours after she took immediately. As I waited in the next room while they talked, a calmness began to come over me. A panicked mess only moments before, I was beginning to feel faith and trust.
After the appointment, my son seemed much calmer. I asked him how he felt.
He said, “You know, Mom, I feel okay. Before, I felt like I was free falling, whirling out of control fast. And now I feel grounded. I feel like everything is going to be okay." All I could think was, Oh my God. Thank you. I breathed a sigh of relief for the first time in a long time. I am a mother first and foremost and also a nurse. I’ve worked in clinical settings for several years. Michele’s wellness retreats for young adults work to heal the soul. My younger son enjoyed the whole process. She has inspired me to look at healing in a different way.
