An opinion blog from a single mom and survivor of suicide. My twins were 14 months old when my husband committed suicide, 3 years following the death of our daughter. This is a celebration of survival along with a unique perspective on how to get there!
What does The Bluebird Con mean?
The Bluebird Con is a place for opinions to be shared on two very specific subjects that matter. The first is about surviving suicide and the second is surviving a job no matter who leads it.
I understand that The Bluebird Con is a name that evokes confusion. But it's not meant to, really. When I was a little girl with asthma, I would often be at home scared and worried that I would suddenly stop breathing. My nurturing and comforting mother would tell me that a bluebird was going to visit outside my bedroom window and that when I saw it, it would mean that god was sending me a message that I was going to be alright! And damn, if that bluebird didn't always appear! The comfort I got from seeing that bird was palpable. My mind and my chest relaxed and I knew it would be ok.
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So then where does the con come from? The con is the antithesis of this beauty and comfort that the bluebird symbolizes.
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