Article April 4, 2005 Issue

INTRODUCE FAITH TO YOUR CHILD

ROBERT HOLCOMB

TO THE CURRENT DISCOURSE on teen depression and suicide I feel compelled to add a comment or two. As others, I was touched by the earnestness and eager search for solutions at last Wednesday's forum on the subject at Concord-Carlisle High School.

My friend the Rev. John Hudson has graciously encouraged me to share my experience and offered me his usual space to voice my thoughts.

You see, I was a troubled teen. My parents divorced when I was just four. My dad beat and nearly killed my mom. Though she was a wonderful woman, she was very deeply disturbed. Her doctor prescribed sleeping pills and other sedatives. From time to time she would say, "The only reason I don't take an overdose of these pills and commit suicide is that I feel responsible for you two boys."

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About the author

Bob Holcomb is a Christian Science practitioner and teacher, and a member of First Church of Christ, Scientist, Concord. He conducts his spiritual healing practice here in Concord. He is chairman of the Concord Clergy/Laity Group.

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