SUICIDE AT AGED TWELVE. Unthinkable, Unbelievable. God-Awful.

April 04, 2022

 Last Saturday a twelve year old student at Woodland Middle School in south Sarasota County took their own life.  

I have no detailed information, nor do I need or want it.

'Tis enough to know that the family; their friends and neighbours; the student body and the school staff are shocked beyond comprehension, yeah even traumatised.

The School Administrators have been in touch with the Humane Society of Sarasota with an urgent request for Canine Therapy teams.

Thus it is that Zion and I will take the forty three miles journey to the school tomorrow  (Tuesday).  I'd rather be doing something else.

I talked with the school's staff member who is coordinating the visits. We agreed that Zion will do his stuff not only for students, but also for staff.

I will not be saying a lot.   I'll be the man at the end of the leash whilst Zion spreads his love.

SUICIDE AT AGED TWELVE.  Unthinkable, Unbelievable.  God-Awful.

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