Hi Helen and everyone,
David Webb here (in Australia), author of "Thinking About Suicide", which Larry has suggested might be of that interesting genre that he calls "psycho-academical-sociological-ethical-tragical-pastoral-historical-comical". I'm part flattered, part offended, but mostly amused.
Helen kindly cc'd me on her reply to the list and I'm embarrassed that I've not been aware of and a member of the group - I am now and will stick around, it looks great. As a newcomer, I've nothing to say on the "volley" of responses to Larry about group etiquette. Other than that I was not at all offended by his comments, nor his occasional colourful language, which I'm reasonably fluent with as an Aussie.
But a few people have expressed some interest in a discussion about the topic of my book, the tricky topic of suicide. I'd be very happy to be part of this discussion if others wanted it. To perhaps get the ball rolling, I'll say that I totally agree with Larry that suicide has "f--- all" to do with so-called "mental illness".
Good to meet you all.
A warm and sunny cheers from Down Under (sorry, couldn't resist) - David
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