Art comes to life. (Short Stuff).By the time you finish reading this page, one person in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. will have attempted to commit suicide Verb 1. commit suicide - kill oneself; "the terminally ill patient committed suicide" kill - cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly; "This man killed several people when he tried to rob a bank"; "The farmer killed a pig for the holidays" . Kim Kim orphan wanders streets of India with lama. [Br. Lit.: Kim] See : Adventurousness Strouse knows this all too well. She lost her sister Kristin Rita Strouse to suicide. To help others who have lost loved ones loved ones npl → seres mpl queridos loved ones npl → proches mpl et amis chers loved ones love npl , as well as those who feel they are at risk for suicide, Kim founded The Rita Project. The project aims to heal, raise awareness and educate people by setting up Rita Art Studios all across the country. At the studios, participants explore their emotions and feelings by creating art with others who've been affected by suicide. "Rita Project's efforts have saved me from wondering why I was so sad and pretending to be happy," says Erin Finnegan, 19. For more info on the Rita Project, call 1-866-775-Rita. |
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