Happy Birthday to Connor who is Forever 25
Connor was born the day before Thanksgiving and I couldn’t wait to leave the hospital the next day so we could celebrate with friends and family how grateful we were to have our second son! From then on, Thanksgiving was always combined with celebrations of Connor’s birthday. What a great time of year to celebrate […]
Don’t Say “Commit Suicide”
Discussing the topic of suicide is not easy. It is uncomfortable. Suicide is one of the leading causes of death in the US. Avoiding the discussion is a mistake. The number of people directly affected by the loss of one life is 135, so why aren’t we talking about it? We are not equipped […]
How Mental Health Affects Physical Health
Even though these are uncomfortable, they can be warning signs that our mental health is at risk. We may be experiencing more pressure at work or school, or anxious about an upcoming event. Sometimes these symptoms are mild but sometimes these symptoms can lead to chronic illness. I recently ignored all the signs that my […]
Grief During the Holidays
Grief During The Holidays The holiday season can be especially hard for those of us who are grieving the loss of someone. We can have heightened feelings of loss, isolation and sadness due to unrealized expectations of joy that seem to surround us this time of year. Triggers such as music, food and decorations can […]
Why We Walk & Talk
Honor Connor is hosting our first annual Walk and Talk for Hope this November 27th. That’s the Saturday after Thanksgiving and it’s also Connor’s birthday. He would have been 30 years old this year. So why are we hosting a Walk and Talk event? Why do we think it’s important to get together with your […]
The Language Of Suicide Prevention
September is Suicide Prevention month and although I’m sure we all want to do our part to prevent suicide in whatever way we can, let’s face it – we don’t always know the right thing to say. You may feel awkward to the point where you avoid the subject completely. But making just a few […]