Episode #4573 – A Look at Teen Suicide

Today Lauretta hosts the program and opens with a little history on the saint of the day, St. Katharine Drexel and her wonderful works.  She reminds us Lent begins on Wednesday and calls on us to receive our ashes and wear them proudly and offers prayers for Pope Francis and his recovery.  As she is joined by her guest, Maria Martina Maldonado, author of the book, “Between Love and Grief: A Mother’s Journey after Teen Suicide”.  They talk about this troubling ill and bring to light potential signs that can potentially signal there’s trouble brewing.  As Maria shares her daughter’s and her story, she focuses on helping others and encourages one to seek help and to not be afraid to ask the very difficult question “have you had suicidal thought?” Maria Martina Maldonado welcomes you to reach out to her; share your story, ask questions.  She welcomes book orders directly and is available to join your book club or present for your group. She can be reached at authormariamartina@gmail.com  Her book can be found at all book outlets.

 

St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish