For those of you who understand because you’ve lived it and those who are here to be grateful you haven’t, and believe me I hope you never will, I’m sharing how I feel right now. I’ve been divorced now and living this “co-parenting” life for almost 8 years. Now my kids are teens but stillContinue reading “Surviving Co-Parenting: A Story of Resilience and Hope”
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Coping with Holiday Grief: Navigating Loss During the Festive Season
Last year I lost my two precious teenage boys to suicide, one in February, the other in December. We just passed Sean’s one year angelversary. Because they both died using firearms, my dear friend began a blog early this year that seeks to bring awareness to the issues of gun violence and suicide, especially whereContinue reading “Coping with Holiday Grief: Navigating Loss During the Festive Season”
Remembering
WARNING TO READERS: This is not happy holiday reading. This is a raw retelling of a tragic event that occurred in my life one year out and expose. The content covers serious subjects such as suicide and abuse. Read at your discretion and with that understanding. It was a morning like this one year agoContinue reading “Remembering”
On Suicide Prevention
Reader advisory: This post contains information on suicide which could be upsetting to some. There is much out there on suicide prevention and awareness. But can we prevent suicide? I speak from personal experience, having lost two of my five children to suicide. Myth: Those who attempt suicide will first speak about their intentions. Truth:Continue reading “On Suicide Prevention”
Notes From Real Life 