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crimycarny

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8. Farmer suicide rate increased drastically after Trump tariffs

Reply to flying_wahini (Reply #2)

Thu Nov 7, 2024, 05:18 PM

Nov 2024

Farmers have a higher rate of suicide than the general population, but that rate skyrocketed after Trump's tariffs destroyed so many family farms.

I fear the suicide rates will again climb, in all areas.

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Trump's election has been a major blow in my grief journey (lost my son to suicide) [View all] crimycarny Nov 2024 OP

I'm sorry XanaDUer2 Nov 2024 #1

I'm sorry for your loss. It's so painful when it's without warning. Suicide is unimaginable and I'm sure it's a horrible flying_wahini Nov 2024 #2

Farmer suicide rate increased drastically after Trump tariffs crimycarny Nov 2024 #8

I completely understand. ZZenith Nov 2024 #3

I too am grateful for my dogs crimycarny Nov 2024 #5

I understand completely, crimycarny. ZZenith Nov 2024 #7

I'm sending you a virtual hug because I need one, too. Basso8vb Nov 2024 #4

So sorry Wicked Blue Nov 2024 #6