For our law enforcement personnel and first responders suicides go on day after day. The pain is too great and we are a step too late. My heart breaks for the one who recently took his life - when he cries out for help, but nobody is listening. One minute here, the next gone, because no one heard his cry.
So many of us are working toward stopping suicide while others look at victims as being weak and the issue of suicide either too difficult to talk about or something impossible to stop. Every one of us needs to CHANGE our attitudes and guide those who are hurting to those who can HELP them, and in the process save their jobs.
Contact: SAFE CALL NOW - Sean Riley, Executive Director, 206-459-3020
National Police Suicide Foundation, Robert Douglas, Executive Director, 1-866-276-4615
OR speakers: The Pain Behind the Badge, Clarke and Tracie Paris, 702-573-4263
Cops Alive and The Law Enforcement Suicide Institute, John Marx, Executive Director - 303-940-0411
Matt's Last Call: Surviving Our Protectors, Julie Zielinski, Author, speaker and survivor, http://matt'slastcall.tateauthor.com
Also, Sean Riley and Robert Douglas are speakers
Sunday, March 23, 2014
Friday, February 21, 2014
Grieving
Wednesday night I shared Matt's Last Call: Surviving Our Protectors with a group of 50-60 people at Wenatchee First Assembly Church. It was part of a Death and Heaven class sponsored by the church. After sharing some precious moments from my son Matt's life, I told about how cruel people can be to suicide survivors with words like "I'm sure you're over it by now", or the implication that the victim was somehow a "loser". It is obvious that if someone doesn't know what to do then say nothing, or indicate that I'm thinking about you, give a hug and say "I love you". As survivors, we never get over the pain but God can use the pain and memories to reach out to others in their time of need. During the Q&A period people shared their stories and concerns. Bullying, depression, PTSD were just a few things brought up. These problems seem overwhelming; however, with the proper training and awareness of the resources available, we can make a difference in the lives of families and friends by working together under God's guidance. None of us can do everything, but all of us can do something.
I loved speaking to this animated and wonderful group of people. Unfortunately, we had to cut our time short during the Q & A due to other activities going on at the church.
I loved speaking to this animated and wonderful group of people. Unfortunately, we had to cut our time short during the Q & A due to other activities going on at the church.
Thursday, January 23, 2014
A Busy Time
On this dark and gloomy day I wanted to let my followers know that my website is working once again. Sorry it has been down so long. After a month or two off I am getting busy again. Thank you Lord for giving me these new events and opportunities to share Matt's Last Call: Surviving Our Protectors. I look forward to all the possibilities that I am encountering. Must run but hope your New Year is a good one. May God Bless You.
Thursday, January 2, 2014
Possible Hacker
There is a possible hacker on several websites, mine is one of them. Since I can not access my site for updates, I will post my events on my blog and face book page so everyone can follow what I am doing. I will let you all know when my website is up and running again.
January 14 - I will be speaking at a private event. PEO - 10:00 AM. I look forward to sharing my story with this great group of women.
More to come - just waiting for some confirmations. If I can be of help to anyone just let me know.
My website is: http//mattcutshort.tateauthor.com
God is great and has provided me with so much. I am so thankful.
January 14 - I will be speaking at a private event. PEO - 10:00 AM. I look forward to sharing my story with this great group of women.
More to come - just waiting for some confirmations. If I can be of help to anyone just let me know.
My website is: http//mattcutshort.tateauthor.com
God is great and has provided me with so much. I am so thankful.
Wednesday, January 1, 2014
Looking Forward to 2014
I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of you who have supported Matt's Last Call: Surviving Our Protectors. It has been 16 months since the book has been released.
Recently, I have travelled to several states sharing Matt's Last Call: Surviving Our Protectors with many different people, all with a story of their own. I know my story has saved a few lives. That was the goal.
I am looking forward to new adventures and helping to meet the needs of other fellow survivors and the law enforcement community in 2014. Robert Douglas, National Police Suicide Foundation, executive director, John Marx, Executive Director for COPS ALIVE, Sean Riley, Safe Call Now, director and founder, and Clarke and Tracie Paris, The Pain Behind The Badge are the main people who have helped me from the beginning stages of writing Matt's Last Call.... These law enforcement leaders have provided opportunities for me over the past year with many networking possibilities for the future.
However, without the Lord none of this would have been possible. Thank you Jesus.
Recently, I have travelled to several states sharing Matt's Last Call: Surviving Our Protectors with many different people, all with a story of their own. I know my story has saved a few lives. That was the goal.
I am looking forward to new adventures and helping to meet the needs of other fellow survivors and the law enforcement community in 2014. Robert Douglas, National Police Suicide Foundation, executive director, John Marx, Executive Director for COPS ALIVE, Sean Riley, Safe Call Now, director and founder, and Clarke and Tracie Paris, The Pain Behind The Badge are the main people who have helped me from the beginning stages of writing Matt's Last Call.... These law enforcement leaders have provided opportunities for me over the past year with many networking possibilities for the future.
However, without the Lord none of this would have been possible. Thank you Jesus.
Friday, December 20, 2013
Merry Christmas
Merry CHRISTmas to all my family friends and law enforcement friends. Wishing you all the very best. STAY SAFE!
Monday, December 16, 2013
Matt's Last Call: Surviving Our Protectors
When Julie Zielinski's fun-loving, Marine, Sheriff Deputy son commits suicide, her world comes crashing down.
Questions flood her mind: How could she have stopped this? What next? and mostly, why? As Julie grieves her son in Matt's Last Call: Surviving Our Protectors, she reflects on the life he lived and the memories she will hold onto forever.
For instance, the time his captain allowed him a leave from the Marine Corps in order to spend time with his ill grandfather in Hawaii. Or remembering what he looked like in his oversized baseball cap and uniform.
Her energetic son turned into a man who loved nothing more than his family and country. With memories from Matt's father, friends, and family, the memoir will surely pull at your heartstrings.
As Julie reflects on the death of her firstborn son, she informs parents and children of the dangers of suicide, the difficulty of coping, the pain of everyday life, and lastly the days that happiness returns, even if just a little bit.
You may purchase a copy of Matt's Last Call: Surviving Our Protectors from:
Julie's website, Amazon.com, Hastings Bookstore, in Wenatchee, WA., Encouraging Words, in Wenatchee, WA or contact me via email or facebook.
Purchase price is $13.99 + tax and shipping and handling depending on your location.
Matt's Last Call, would be a helpful read for anyone dealing with a crisis situation with a family member or friend, or just wants to be prepared for the unexpected.
May God Bless each and everyone of you this Christmas Season.
Questions flood her mind: How could she have stopped this? What next? and mostly, why? As Julie grieves her son in Matt's Last Call: Surviving Our Protectors, she reflects on the life he lived and the memories she will hold onto forever.
For instance, the time his captain allowed him a leave from the Marine Corps in order to spend time with his ill grandfather in Hawaii. Or remembering what he looked like in his oversized baseball cap and uniform.
Her energetic son turned into a man who loved nothing more than his family and country. With memories from Matt's father, friends, and family, the memoir will surely pull at your heartstrings.
As Julie reflects on the death of her firstborn son, she informs parents and children of the dangers of suicide, the difficulty of coping, the pain of everyday life, and lastly the days that happiness returns, even if just a little bit.
You may purchase a copy of Matt's Last Call: Surviving Our Protectors from:
Julie's website, Amazon.com, Hastings Bookstore, in Wenatchee, WA., Encouraging Words, in Wenatchee, WA or contact me via email or facebook.
Purchase price is $13.99 + tax and shipping and handling depending on your location.
Matt's Last Call, would be a helpful read for anyone dealing with a crisis situation with a family member or friend, or just wants to be prepared for the unexpected.
May God Bless each and everyone of you this Christmas Season.
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