ISSA Push Up Challenge
By James Randall Chumbley
Palm Springs, CA (The Hollywood Times) 9/1/20 – My heart goes out to the millions of individuals that get pulled into darkness for a number of reasons, including mental illness afflictions, unexpected life situations that seem will not get better, bullying, addictions, and others. Certainly, the isolation—and the resulting financial strains—so many people are feeling and dealing with due to COVID-19, has pushed people—precious and cherish lives—to suicide. Many times, well-known celebrities who commit suicide opens that deadly door for others to follow as do family members and friends.

There are many false stigmas associated with mental illness and suicide that are ludicrous. Those false stigmas and judgments prevent many individuals from reaching out for help in fear of being perceived as weak. I assure you: If you have been so fortunate to never have had to deal with the feelings of being so broken that life feels pointless, then you don’t know the strength it takes to make it through the day, much less from minute-to-minute—hour-to-hour.


There is hope, and with the right care, many people live productive and full lives. They can get past the things that mentally cripple them. But, we have to care enough to let them know: We are here for them wherever they may be in the world.
Compassion. Kindness. No judgment.