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Dr. Superwoman -is what we call her. Find out why. Pg. 14

Out Of The Darkness - One woman’s amazing story of her struggle with suicide. Pg. 40

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THURSDAY

I write more articles than I care

to count every month. However, no

matter how many stories I write,

there’s always one that I take on

as my pet project. I devote myself

entirely to that article. I interview

numerous sources. I try and find out

everything I possibly can about the subject.

This month, that article is our article on

suicide, “Out of the Darkness.”

Buffy Riddering shared her incredible

tale of her struggle with suicide. Her first

attempt was when she was 8 years old. Can

you imagine that? 8 years old! When I was

8, my only problem was that I wanted to

stay up until 9 p.m. Imagine dealing with the

issue of ending your life before you can even

do multiplication.

The knowledge that people face this

issue at such a young age shocked me. I

hope it shocks you too. This is a tragic thing

to learn. Nobody is safe from the pain of

suicide. Whether you’ve had to conquer

those hopeless feelings, are dealing with it

right now or you’ve felt the pain of losing

someone to suicide, the simple fact is that it

has effected all of us in one way or another.

Do me a favor: Remember this fact. Every

year, there are almost one million suicide

attempts in the US. So, next time you’re at

West Acres, take a seat on one of the benches.

Look at each and every person that walks by

you. The chances are that some of them have

had thoughts of ending their life.

The reasons behind those thoughts vary

significantly but the one main reason that

is common among all suicidal people is that

they want their pain to end. For one reason

or another, the pains of this world have

beaten them down. Have you added

to that pain? Sure, maybe you haven’t

directly added to that person’s pain,

but what about someone else? Have you

ever said something that might have hurt

someone more than you realized? Maybe

it’s not something you said; maybe it’s

something you didn’t say. Oftentimes,

people who are suicidal are dealing with

loneliness and depression. A few simple,

kind words may save a life.

As our world becomes busier and

more hectic. As we become more and

more divided over issues. Let’s not forget

that we’re all in this together. We are

all united by the simple fact that we’re

living and dying together. Stand together

and let’s love each other.

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Russ Drake uses an ‘old school’ mentality for training. That’s right, he makes his clients go streaking through the streets just like Will Ferrell does in the Old School movie.

K, we’re obviously joking. His ‘old school’ approach basically means that his clients can

expect and will see results. This personal trainer at Valley Fitness and Magnum supplement

distributor, asks his clients to leave all outside influences at the door and come mentally

ready to push the limits. Drake asks that they never walk away from the gym thinking they

could have given more. Drake summed up his love of fitness and healthy quite well. “It has

always made sense to me and because of that I have been able to help others break it down

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superwomanDR.

esides being the new

owner of Moeckel Family

Dentistry, wife, mother

to two young boys and

triathlete, she makes time for

friends and family, oh, and she even

maintains a healthy diet. While you

think she possesses supernatural

powers, Dr. Moeckel said the

secret is to, "surround yourself with

an amazing team of people.”

She's a great advocate for proving

that fitness can become part of your

life at any stage. She didn't grow up

competitive, nor did she grow up a

hardcore athlete, instead she was

considered the brainy kid. It took

her until she was in dental school to

jump on the workout bandwagon.

Her father-in-law would invite

her on runs and she remembers

thinking, ‘He's like 60 and he can

run and I can't!’ She was then asked

to run a 10k with a friend. She

thought, 'what the heck' and began

training. She began by running

one mile, then two, eventually five

and to top it off, she ran the entire

length of her first 10k.

Being the addiction it is, she

continued on with her fitness

endeavors and raced a half

marathon. She never intended to go

beyond running until she ran into

an injury and began cross training

with swimming and biking. Her

cross training evolved into a love

for triathlons, which she avidly

participates in today.

Aside from maintaining a healthy

diet, a healthy family and a solid

training schedule, she is a new

business owner and a dentist, never

skips out on her training schedule

and even makes time for her family

and friends. To say the least, she's

a fantastic multi-tasker. She even

rode her bike and ate while we sat

down for a chat with her. Who do

you think felt lazy during that one?

a healthy conversation with By Kylee Seifert Photography By J Alan Paul Photography

Dr. Marie MoeckelWe convinced this Superwoman to put down her cape for an afternoon and spend some time with Stride.

When life gives you a full healthy plate, eat it up and then bike it off in your office over lunch and breaks. At least,

that’s what Dr. Marie Moeckel has resorted to. One thing is for certain, this Superwoman doesn’t make excuses when it

comes to fitting exercise into her schedule.

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Superwoman demonstrated

her time saving abilities during the conversation as she

rode bike in her office. Her staff is

planning on getting a small trampoline in the basement for her to use on lunch

breaks.

What is your favorite part of participating in a triathlon? Training. It gives me a reason to keep going. I have

a racing season, an off season and a ramping up

season. It keeps me focused. I train January through

April. Once racing season starts I switch training

up a bit.

I love biking. Biking makes me feel like a kid.

Getting on there (the bike) and going super fast. I

love swimming, training wise. It also makes me feel

like a kid. I am a horrible swimmer. I’m working

on it. But there is a moment in the race where you

know you’ve got it. I made it through this and that

and I’m almost through the finish line and I’m going

to make it.

What is the key to staying healthy with such a busy schedule? Eating! Eating is the most important thing… and

sleeping. If you aren’t eating right or sleeping,

you might as well not workout. It is just going to

negatively effect you. We (her and her husband)

subscribe to emeals.com and I am so excited about

that. It is so easy and we don’t have to think about

it.

We basically stick to clean eating. I don’t do

vegetarian because I would never get enough

protein. It’s more so that we don’t eat processed

things. I make natural food and use natural

seasonings. My weakness is when I don’t have time

to do something, I will go eat out and because I’m

so busy I don’t like to eat all the time. I drink a lot

of Boost.

the conversation

What motto do you live by?“Losers find excuses and winners find a

way.” My son makes excuses for everything.

“Mom, I can’t do this because of this or

I can’t do this.” There is an excuse for

everything if you look for it. If you are trying

to get something done, you find a way to get

it done. I never think about how not to get

something done. That’s where having a good

team of people comes in handy. I always find

a way.

What is your workout schedule like? My goal is to swim three days a week, bike

three days a week and run three days a week.

I just started getting into weight training

and training at the Power Center at Sanford.

They make me work hard and do things that I

don’t always want to do. I enjoy doing brick

workouts. I like getting one long workout

in one day. I’ll go and bike, swim and run for

awhile to get it all in.

How do you maintain a healthy family? My husband! We’ve been very blessed. We

have kids who are reasonably good and we

have great grandparents. We moved home to

be closer to them. We do what we can but

accept that we can’t do everything. My kids

go to day care, go to school and have after

school care. We have our time with them and

when we have our time with them, that’s

what’s going on. When you go home, you

go home and when you’re working, you’re

working. We minimize what we try to do at

home. We’ve been doing everything for so

long and it’s so nice to finally not have to do

so many things. It’s about finding ways to not

do so much at home.

Talk about your motivation. I tell people I’m going to do things, so I have

to. The more people you tell, the more you

have to make sure you do it. I hold myself

accountable for that. My husband knows

I’m a racer, my boys know I’ve always been

a racer and they would be confused if I

didn’t. I know when I am not working out.

My husband has gotten to a point where he

knows when I’m working out and when I’m

not. He says, “If it’s between you working

out and not working out, I’m going to get you

out the door because you after your workout

is much better than you not working out.” It

just becomes a way of life. You can’t function

without it.

“If you aren’t eating right or sleeping, you might as

well not workout.”

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Mom, I’m growing corn, strawberries, tomatoes, pumpkin and cabbage in my garden. Farm-fresh fruits and vegetables are good for my pet,” my daughter

said as she showed me her computer

game. She was 7 at the time. I waited

for her to decide what outfit her

virtual pet dog should wear for the

day.

“Fruits and vegetables are good for you, too,” I replied.

“I can save money by growing my own fruits and vegetables,”

she noted as she read some

tips in the online storybook.

“You’re really growing a rainbow of colorful produce. You already have red, orange, yellow and green ones. Are there any seeds for purple fruits or vegetables?” I asked.

“No, but you can buy plums at the store. Look how big that green cabbage is! I’ll try to harvest it!” she exclaimed as she

manipulated the computer mouse and

inspected her garden.

GROW Good NutritionKids who help grow a

garden are more likely to sample the produce. Whether you start seeds now and plant your own garden later this spring or buy your fruits and vegetables at a grocery store or farmers market, plan to include a variety of colors in your menu.

Scientists are regularly reporting new health benefits associated with fruits and vegetables. People who eat more generous amounts of

fruits and vegetables as part of a healthy diet are likely to have a reduced risk of chronic diseases, including strokes, type 2 diabetes, some types of cancer, and possibly heart disease and high blood pressure.

steps 71) Choose a container. Be sure your container has drainage holes so extra water doesn’t pool at the bottom and damage the roots. If you want to grow tomatoes, peppers or eggplant, gardening experts usually recommend 5-gallon containers. Smaller pots work well for green onions, lettuce and herbs.

2) Add “potting mix,” not plain soil from your yard. Your soil needs to drain well.

3) Choose seeds or plants. You can start your own seedlings in egg cartons or even an old cake pan. Fill the container with potting soil, add seeds and cover with about half an

inch of soil. Cover with

a clear plastic bag, place in a warm, sunny area and water regularly. When the seedlings have four or more leaves, they are ready to transfer into the final pot.

4) Find a sunny spot for your container. If your plants aren’t doing well in the spot you chose, move

the container to a better place.

5) Water often and fertilize according to the directions on the fertilizer container. Container gardens need to be watered more than regular gardens, ideally at least once every morning.

6) Add enough water on top of the soil so it begins to leak out the bottom.

7) Be sure to pull weeds regularly. Weeds compete for space, water, nutrients and sunlight.

ARE YOU EATING A RAINBOW?As you may remember from grade school, “Roy G.

Biv” is an acronym to help us remember the colors

of the rainbow: red, orange, yellow, green, blue,

indigo and violet. Try to eat from the spectrum of

colors every day. For more information, see “What

Color is Your Food?” available at www.ag.ndsu.

edu/pubs/yf/foods/fn595.pdf. For gardening

information, visit www.ag.ndsu.edu/horticulture

to a Container Garden

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Grilled Foil-wrapped Vegetables

-3 medium onions, peeled and quartered

-4 c. water

-1 bunch broccoli flowerettes

-2 small yellow squash, cut into 1-inch slices

-1 red pepper, cut into ½-inch strips

-Lemon juice (2 Tbsp. total)

-Pepper and salt (regular or seasoned salt)

-Butter (3 Tbsp. total)

Prepare vegetables as described. In a saucepan, boil water and then add onion pieces. Allow the onions to cook for three minutes and then drain thoroughly. Divide all vegetables into six portions and place on pieces of heavy aluminum foil. Sprinkle each portion with 1 teaspoon of lemon juice, and dash of pepper and salt. Top each with 1½ teaspoons of butter. Wrap packets tightly and grill over hot coals for about 30 minutes. (You also can cook this recipe in a preheated 375 F oven for about 20 to 30 minutes, until vegetables are tender.)

Makes six servings. Each serving has 120 calories, 6 grams (g) fat, 14 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber and 180 milligrams sodium.

2MonthTwo

2013 Fargo

Marathon

Questions?

Jamie Krabbenhoft’s

Story

Stride reader, Jamie Krabbenhoft shared her story about training for the Fargo Marathon.

OUR EDITOR, ANDREW JASON,

BREAKS DOWN HIS SECOND

MONTH OF TRAINING FOR THE

MARATHON AND TELLS YOU

HOW TO AVOID INJURIES.You sick of running yet? I hope not because you still have a lot of miles to put into training before you’re ready for the marathon. By now, most intermediate training plans should have you running around 15-20 miles every week. Those miles can take a toll on your body. There are some important precautions that you can take so you don’t find yourself sidelined by a pesky injury.

I am preparing for my first full marathon! My journey has been a long

and hard one. I started training for what I thought would be my first full

marathon back in 2010. Unfortunately, my running (and my life) came to a

screeching halt when I was bucked off a horse I was training and broke two

vertebrae in my back. I was told I was very lucky that the compression fractures didn’t sever my spinal cord. I spent over a year in braces and physical therapy. I started and stopped running more times

than I can remember because of the pain. I would lose hope for a while, but then the desire to run would come creeping back. It took almost three years, but I

am now in the middle of a full marathon training program again, the pain is

tolerable and I am more than a little excited to cross that finish line in May! Because my running was taken away

from me and I had to fight to get it back, I now truly appreciate each time my foot

hits the pavement. That’s my story, see you at the finish line!

For more information on the Fargo Marathon, go to

www.fargomarathon.com. The excitement goes from May 16 - 18. Sign up soon, because

prices go up March 31.Feel free to e-mail me at [email protected].

By Andrew Jason

I realize I stressed this last month as well but it’s very important that you purchase quality running shoes.

A general rule is that you want to replace them every six months or every 400 miles. Listen to your body though. It’ll tell you when to replace your shoes.

You don’t have to run everyday of the week to train for a marathon. My program only has me running

two days a week. The more miles you put in running, the more likely you are to injure yourself. Having that extra time in between runs allows your muscles to recover. However, make sure you’re doing plenty of cross training like swimming, cycling and jumping rope. Only running three days a week isn’t going to do you any good if you’re sitting on the couch the other days.

One of my problems is that I’m impatient. On Sundays when I’m doing my long runs, I don’t like to waste an hour and a half of my

day off so I try and do my run as quick as possible. This is a sure fire way to injure yourself. When I start increasing the speed on the treadmill, I have to tell myself to slow down. You’re going to get the same endurance running at a slower speed. Try and increase your speed on shorter runs.

I am rarely held up by injures. I credit much of this to the fact that I give myself plenty of time to warm up and cool down before

and after a run. It’s important you don’t shock your body by jumping into a run. I try and walk briskly for five minutes before running. After a run, I try and walk a minute for every mile I’ve ran. For example, if I ran seven miles, I will walk for seven minutes to cool down. It’s important that you give your muscles and heart time to recover.

Running in the winter can be a dangerous chore. Be extra careful when you’re braving the weather outside. Especially be careful on

turns. Those are often the times that you can wipe out easily. They sell running cleats that are great for running in the winter. They will give you plenty of extra traction. You can purchase these from Beyond Running in downtown Fargo.

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Triathlete, Dana Cirks, knows you can’t outrun, outbike or outswim

a nasty diet. As a fairly athletic adult, he used to think he could eat

anything he desired. Until he started packing on pounds that were

not in his benefit. He decided it was time to find a better way to

fuel up in order to maintain the stamina and strength he needed.

He did his research and now follows a diet that has allowed him to

dominate his age group in many races he’s participated in.

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Trivia Time...All of the following are true about Triathlete, Dana

Cirks, except...A. He was able to bench press 465 lbs. and squat 650 lbs. during college.B. He has always maintained a healthy diet.C. He was the smallest kid in his class growing up.D. His favorite time to train is in the rain.E. He has participated in over 30 triathlons and a half IRONMAN.

Turn the page to see the answer.

“While racing in a triathlon in Bemidji, I recently had a crown put on my tooth. While swimming I felt something hit my lip when I was breathing only to realize later it was my crown being blown into the lake. This was the first time I won my age group therefore I had to pose for a picture after the race…with no front tooth!”


Favorite Quote

“Impossible is just a big word thrown around by small men who find

it easier to live in the world they’ve been given than to explore the

power they have to change it. Impossible is not a fact. It’s an opinion.

Impossible is not a declaration. It’s a dare. Impossible is potential.

Impossible is temporary. Impossible is nothing.”

and the answer is....If you picked “b,” then you were correct. Dana Cirks’ list of accomplishments is impressive but he didn’t start correctly

fueling his body for optimal health until just a few years ago. As a MSUM Dragon

football player, he was a strong power lifter but could barely run half a mile. In 2005 a friend asked him to join him for a triathlon, Cirks had to inquire what a triathlon was. After almost falling dead

on the shore after the swim portion of the race, he swore off triathlons for life. Then the adrenaline of crossing the finish line kicked in and he was

hooked. Thirty plus triathlons and a half IRONMAN later, Cirks is in the best

shape of his life and credits much of it to his healthy diet. Follow along to snag

some nutritional tips from a runner, swimmer and biker all in one.

Diet I pretty much stick to foods higher in protein and whole grain foods with a lot of fruit. I avoid saturated fats as much as possible.

Hydration Water with electrolytes. I try to drink consistently on the bike as it is hard to drink while swimming and water stops can be far and few between on the run. FRS drinks (an all natural sports drink used for elite athletes) for long workouts because they provide me with antioxidants to help sustain energy.

MotivationI refuse to be the guy that says, ‘I can’t do that anymore’ because of my age. I want to be as fit or fitter when I’m 70. I use this time, especially biking and running, to get a lot of thinking done. With my busy life of being a father of three boys and having a full time job, it is sometimes tough to find the time to sort out work and family.

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Top Workout Pick

A brick workout (two or more of the triathlon disciplines such

as bike followed up by a run.) My favorite is a 40 mile bike ride

followed up by a five mile run. It is a good indicator as to whether or

not you are ready for a race depending on how quickly you recover

from the bike ride while running.

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Dana’s Daily Diet

BreakfastOatmeal and yogurt or a fruit smoothie. I will often sprinkle in some

protein powder in them.

Snack 1Yogurt with walnuts

mixed in.

LunchA dry turkey sandwich

while getting a bike ride in over lunch.

Snack 2 Kefir cultured milk

smoothie and a banana (I tend to carry one on me when I’m biking.)

DinnerChicken breasts

(prepared various ways) with rice pilaf, or baked

salmon. I generally avoid condiments and

keep my dinner the lightest meal of the day.

Power SnacksFRS drinks, Cliff Bars,

Pomegranates and Hammer Gel.

a facelift The newest addition to the FM area improving fitness, health and community.

This is a community affair and Courts Plus couldn't be more excited to invite men, women and children of all ages to their new and renovated facility. “We wanted to give our members a club to be proud of and to have a portion of the club open to the community… to turn it into almost a hybrid of a community center,” explained Sales Director, Mike Peschel. The $4 million project funded by Fargo

Parks has created an environment striving to offer a sense of community to the FM area.

For Courts Plus Community Fitness Center

a warm welcome Members and non-members enter into a warm and inviting renovated entry way. They can scan their entry card here or pay for a day pass. The play area is $2 per day for unlimited play for kids, non-members can pay $7 for a daily use pass and it’s $5 for kids under 17, this includes group exercise classes.

Photos by Andrew

Jason and Lacey Finke

By Kylee Seifert


liquid recovery Stop by the new smoothie bar to grab a delicious refreshment and enjoy it in the newly remodeled lobby area. Or sip it while browsing through their new 'Pro Shop,' which offers stylish tennis and athletic gear.

kids zone The club has extensively expanded on their children’s facility. Their new playground, interactive gaming room and birthday rental room allows for a much more active childcare center and helps veer away from TV watching or excess napping.

Courts Plus is located at 3491 University Dr. S, Fargo, ND. To find out more about the new upgrades go to courtsplus.org.

sweat sanctuary Courts couldn’t be more excited to now offer three fitness rooms. Two of the rooms housing their group exercise classes, and one devoted to cycling. This new group exercise room features beautiful windows and a sound system that will add intensity to any of the 85 to 90 group exercise classes they are now offering per week.

Credits:Artistic Director: Kylee Seifert

Assistant Artistic Director: Andrew Jason

Photography by: J. Alan Paul Photography

Hair by: Stacey Costain; Tousled Hair Studio

Makeup by: Nicolette Rose; Kiss N’ Makeup

Men’s clothing - A.K.A, Strauss Clothing

Women’s clothing - Proper & Prim and One

World Imports

Text by: Kylee Seifert

Photoshoot Location: Fargo Country Club

RED RIVER

SHORE!Have you h

eard the buzz throug

hout

FM about the newest reality

show, Red

River Shore? It’s based out

of our

great city. It captur

es love, heartbreak,

intrigue and exciteme

nt. Don’t miss a

moment as the cast, C

ookie, Lena Lovebug,

Ole D and “The Intimid

ation” welcome

you into the thrilling

events of their

lives. This first episode fo

llows them

as they enjoy a date

. Read on to find

out if ‘enjoyable’ is

the right word for

how the date goes.

A proposed script for Fargo-Moorhead’s own reality show with a fashion twist.


R

ED RIVER

SHORE!Ole D Lena Lovebug

Cookie

“The Intimidation”


“The Intimidation”: Sweater: Ben Sherman, Pants; Halsey, Shoe; Wolverine

Ole D: Shirt; Stone Rose

Lena Lovebug: Dress: One World Imports, Stella Blue

Cookie: Dress: One World Imports, Alythea

ACT ONE, Scene 1: The Meeting

The happy couple, Ole D and Lena

Lovebug, have decided to set up two of

their friends on a blind date. They have

planned a full day at the Fargo Country

Club to enjoy a date of fun, food and

drinks. They enter and they say their

“hello’s!” Cookie sweetly greets her friend

with a hug. Ole D reaches to shake

his friends hand, while “The (self-

proclaimed) Intimidation” goes in for a

pound of approval of his blind date.


ACT ONE, Scene 2 : Omelettes or

chicks?

Things seem to start out alright. As

Ole D and “The Intimidation” wait

for their omelettes, Ole D asks what

his friend thinks of his date, Cookie.

“The Intimidation” is too concerned

about his omelette to respond. The

girls also discuss their options as

they fill up their brunch plates.


“The Intimidation:” Tee; Red Jacket, Jeans; Citizens of Humanity, Shoes; Bed Stu

Ole D: Tee; Howe, Jeans; Citizens of Humanity

Lena Lovebug: Proper & Prim: Top; Under Star, Skirt; Olivaceous

Cookie: Pants; Proper & Prim brand

ACT ONE, Scene 3: Putt, Putt and a

Hole in One

Break time for the crew. The girls play

a game of mini golf and giggle a

bout

their cute dates while waiting for the

boys to change. Meanwhile in the locker

room, “The Intimidation” gives Ole D an

earful of his game plan. He tells

Ole

D that he clearly impressed his

date,

Cookie, and how she obviously finds

him irresistible.


Cookie: Proper & Prim: Top; English Rose, Skirt; Jealous Tomato

“The Intimidation:” Shirt; 7Diamonds, Jeans; Citizens of Humanity, Shoes; Bed Stu

Ole D: Sweater; Ben Sherman

Lena Lovegood: One World: Dress: Pink Owl

ACT ONE, Scene 4: Muscles Roasting by

the Fire

Later in the lobby, the crew enjoys a love

ballad sang and played by the roman

tic

Ole D. Lena Lovebug can’t help but me

lt

as Ole D gazes into her eyes. Over b

y

the fireplace, “The Intimidation”proudly

flexes to show off his bulging muscles,

knowing that there is nothing sexier than

a man with biceps bigger than his head.

Cookie is quickly turned off but deci

des

to give him a second chance thinking

he

may just be nervous.


ACT TWO, Scene 1: Strike One in

the Sports Bar

Ole D and Lena Lovebug have almost

forgotten about their friends as

they fall deeply into conversation

about how wonderful they look with a

matching wardrobe. On the other end

of the bar, Cookie is contemplating

taking back that second chance as

“The Intimidation” blatantly turns his

attention to another girl’s derriere in

the middle of Cookie’s sentence.


Ole D: Shirt; Stone Rose, Jeans; 7 for all Mankind, Shoes; Bacco Bucci

Lena Lovebug: Proper & Prim: Dress; Lush

Cookie: Proper & Prim: Dress: Ark & Co.

“The Intimidation”: Shirt: Stone Rose, Pants; Howe, Shoes; Florsheim


ACT TWO, Scene 2: Chivalry

Still Exists… Or Does It?

As dinner time has arrived,

Cookie is even further

surprised by her date as he

neglects to pull out her chair

and instead takes the time to

call and check in on his bros.

Ole D: Navy Blazer; Howe, Pants; Citizens of Humanity, Shoes; Bed Stu

Lena Lovebug: Proper & Prim: Skirt and Blazer; Olive & Oak

Cookie: Proper & Prim: Dress; Lush

“The Intimidation”: Shirt; Robert Graham, Jeans; 7 for all Mankind, Shoes; Wolverine

ACT TWO, Scene 3: Pig E

at Cow

Cookie thinks

the end of th

is date

cannot come s

oon enough as

she

watches “The Inti

midation” set

aside

all manners t

o devour the

massive

slab of meat

placed in fr

ont of

him like a sta

rved pig. Across

the

table she gag

s as she sees

Lena

Lovebug lean

in to feed Ol

e D. The

only solution

to her less th

an ideal

situation she

decides, is

more wine.


ACT TWO, Scene 4: Cookie Overcomes Intimidation

The moment of truth has arrived and Cookie is fed up with “The Intimidation” and his cocky ways. Much to “The Intimidation,” Lena Lovebug and Ole D’s surprise, Cookie takes one solid strike for his cheek and hits right on target. To say the least, “The Intimidation’s” locker room game plan was tossed out quickly. At least the crew looked stylish during the date despite the ending results.


BY ANDREW JASON

PHOTOS BY J. ALAN PAUL PHOTOGRAPHY

BUFFY RIDDERING wrapped her sweatshirt around her neck and began to pull tight. She pulled until she could feel the oxygen stop flowing to her brain. The pain was finally ending. This was what she desperately wanted. However, she soon began to panic. She loosened up on the pull of the sweatshirt but it was still too tight that it was restricting her airway. She desperately clawed at the sweatshirt, trying to relinquish its unrelenting grip. She eventually was able to pry it off. She gasped for air as blood and oxygen started to flow to her brain. That was

the first time Riddering attempted suicide. She was 8 years old.

Disclaimer: This story has a happy ending.


Riddering

attempted suicide several times. She cut her wrists on her last attempt. This landed her in a psychological treatment center. However, that wasn’t the end of her struggle. To find the roots of Riddering’s story of conquering suicide, you have to go back to when she was 4-years old and her mom had committed suicide.

A suicide is enough to ruin any childhood and it came close to ending Riddering’s. After her mom’s death, her dad married a woman who ended up being an abusive stepmother. Between the abuse and dealing with her mother’s death, Riddering had many demons to face.

“I just didn’t feel like life was worth living,” Riddering said. “I mean, what’s there to live for? In my eyes, there was absolutely nothing. My dad wasn’t giving me the attention I needed. My stepmom was telling me every single day that she didn’t love me… I really didn’t feel like I had any support and I didn’t see any reason to live because life was a bunch of trouble.”

Life W

orth L

iving Riddering shares the story of almost

one million Americans who attempt suicide every year. What’s worse is that, according to the American Association of Suicidology, North Dakota has the 14th highest suicide rate with 15.8 people out of 100,000 committing suicide.

While each situation is different, Riddering’s mentality of not seeing a better option is a common one for people who are suicidal. According to Nadine Hillesheim, a therapist at The Village Family Service Center, someone who is suicidal only wants to escape the pain.

“It seems to be a type of tunnel vision where suicide looks like the only option and they stop seeing the alternatives because they’re

so focused on this being the thing that will end their trouble,” Hillesheim said.

That tunnel vision is made worse by the fact that suicide is still sometimes considered a taboo subject. Oftentimes, people are reluctant to talk about their problems because there’s a stigma out there that says it’s bad to receive help for mental health problems.

“A lot of people are struggling horribly but can’t get past the ‘oh God, it’s terrible to go and get help,’’’ said Hillesheim. “They’re then left fumbling on their own and struggling for help more than they have to. Therapy isn’t the magic cure but if you’re all wrapped in your head and you can’t even see the solution because of tunnel vision, therapy can certainly help with that.”

This is a problem that many health care officials have recognized. Stephanie Goetz recently founded the Stephanie Goetz Foundation, an organization dedicated to getting kids the mental health care they need. She decided to start this organization after her brother committed suicide at the age of 19.

“There’s such a stigma (around mental health care) and I think it’s huge because it’s intangible because we can’t test for someone who has depression…” said Goetz. “What we’re hoping to do is to say that it’s OK to go get help. It’s OK to say, ‘I’m not feeling as strong as I could be right now.’”

Riddering eventually realized she needed that support system.


38,364Number

of suicides everyday in

the U.S.

10Suicide is the tenth leading

cause of death in the US.

14North Dakota

has the 14th highest rate of suicide of any

state in the US.

959,100

Firstlink: Firstlink is the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline for North Dakota and Clay County. People may contact this line anytime of the day by calling 211 or 701-235-SEEK. They will then be able to speak to specialists and Firstlink can inform them of resources available to them. myfirstlink.org

Stephanie Goetz Foundation: News Anchor, Stephanie Goetz, has recently founded the Stephanie Goetz Foundation to make sure kids can access the mental health care they need. stephaniegoetzfoundation.org

Prairie St. Johns: Prairie St. John’s offers needs based assessment 24/7. These assessments are free and confidential. For more information, people can call their 24/7 phone line at 877-333-9565. prairie-stjohns.com

The Village: The Village is dedicated to improving the quality of life of people in Fargo-Moorhead. They provide numerous services for those going through tough times. At The Village people are able to see a therapist and seek help. thevillagefamily.org

The estimated number

of suicide attempts every year in the US.

Throughout her youth, Riddering felt alone. She didn’t have the

support system that is necessary for someone who is suicidal. The

only time she ever received the attention she needed was when

she saw her grandma. Unfortunately, Riddering only saw her

two weeks a year. However, for those two weeks she felt loved.

When Riddering was 25, she made a very hard decision but one

that would change her outlook on life.

“I no longer associate with my stepmom and family. That was

incredibly hard. Of course, I miss them and as many bad days as

there were, there were good days too, although

they were few and far in between… I’ve learned

to forgive them too because when you forgive the

people who hurt you, it heals you.”

While Riddering seeked out help and therapy,

she has recently found support and comfort from

another resource that many people would not

think about.

Her father-in-law died in 2011 and Riddering

went to a medium to connect with him. This

peaked her interest in pursuing mediumship. After reading “You

Can Heal Your Life” by Louise Hay, Riddering has developed

a method of positive affirmation. She will repeat positive

affirmations all day long. Since beginning this practice, she has

noticed a change in her life for the better.

“It’s weird

how the mind

works Once you

put positive

thoughts in it

consistently.

It’s amazing

how things

around you can

change.”

At the time, Riddering’s childhood seemed to last forever and while she was desperately looking for a way to escape the pain, she finally has. Through the power of self-affirmation, counseling and time, Riddering has started a new life for herself. She has a short but important message for her younger self.

“It does get better”

And it has gotten better for Riddering. Much better. Today she works for the Cass County

Social Services as a secretary and is actively pursuing a career as a

medium. Because of a new outlook on life, Riddering’s life has purpose

and happiness. Her story has a happy ending but unfortunately

there are thousands of lives that don’t have happy endings.

Riddering has advice for those who are still struggling with suicide.

“Once I realized it was up to me I changed my actions. If

there was someone in my life who was consistently hurting me then I need to not be around

that person… I found counseling is so important because getting

those negative feelings out of your body is so important…

Every single person has problems. Different perhaps, but every single person has

problems. To realize that you’re not alone and that you can make

it better was huge for me.”


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