“Your existence matters. Your life matters. Your feelings matter.”
Suicide Survivor Gets Prevention Plaques Placed On Sunshine Skyway Bridge
There’s So Much More To Suicide Prevention Month Than Just Talking About It
“Each obituary that resembles a loss like ours ignites the memory of my daughter’s last moments on this earth as she played a mental game of ping pong, wondering if she had any more will left in her to stay.”
Mom Of Daughter Lost To Suicide Reminds Others To Check On ‘Your People’
“Please be aware, get help if your thoughts are unhealthy, and help promote suicide prevention and awareness – not only during September, but always, no matter how uncomfortable it may feel.”
‘It was the call that changed the trajectory of my life.’: Mom shares new calling after being informed of daughter’s suicide
“This was ‘the call’ that fueled our passion to fight and prevent other moms, dads, families, or friends from finding themselves answering the phone just to realize this was ‘the call’ they never ever wanted to answer.”
‘A suicide is like a pebble thrown in a pond. The waves ripple outward.’: Mom details reality of suicide loss, ripple effect of grief
“It is estimated that 115 people are exposed to a single suicide, with 1 in 5 reporting this experience had a devastating impact or caused a major-life disruption. We need to bond together.”
‘Please check on your loved ones every chance you get.’: Mom of daughter lost to suicide urges others to ask questions
“‘What did I miss? Was there anything I could have said or done?’ I’ll never have an answer on this side of heaven from my loved one, but I want YOU to never have to ask that question to yours.”
‘Dani wore her mask very well for many years.’: Mom addresses ties between mental health and addiction
“If you struggle with depression or addiction, there is hope. There is life after addiction and there can be recovery. Don’t travel the road alone.”
There Is No Right Or Wrong Way To Grieve; It Looks Different For All Of Us
“I would read, ‘I’m sorry for your loss,’ and reply, ‘And I’m sorry for yours.’ The question, ‘How can you do that at the most devastating time of your life?’ was asked of me. I could not yet analyze any of the feelings swirling within me.”
‘I could barely take care of myself. How was I going to care for another human?’: Mom shares sobriety journey, stroke survival
“My husband received notice he was being deployed, and I was terrified at the thought of being solely responsible for taking care of my son. I couldn’t take care of him drinking the way I was. The only logical answer in my mind was to get pregnant so I could stay sober.”
‘I didn’t want to believe he abused me because I loved him.’: Emotional, sexual abuse survivor shares healing journey
“I was convinced it was my fault. I was the abusive one. Everything could’ve been prevented if I just acted differently. I thought everyone would turn against me and finally realize what I already thought I knew — I was a bad person.”