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Thoughts on "Drowning Doesn't Look Like Drowning"

Have you ever read the article   "Drowning Doesn't Look Like Drowning"   by Mario Vittone? He is very qualified to write on the subject. He was in the Coast Guard with a career in a helicopter rescue. The idea of his article is that we think drowning is going to be dramatic, with a lot of flailing around. Something that would really catch your attention if you happen to be nearby. But there are physical things going on with a drowning person that don't allow him to call out for help or wave for attention. That makes it so scary, because a child can drown just feet away from you, and you would never know until it's too late. This is a really good reminder going into summer. With pool parties, trips to the lake, and beach days, we just can't be too careful. But as I read these warnings about drowning recently, it struck me that this can really apply to more than just the physical realm. Have you ever felt like you were drowning inside, and no one seemed...