Just recently I was invited on Joel B. Nichols‘ talk show, “Nichols at Night,” to discuss my children’s book on suicide loss, “Goodnight Mr. Vincent Van Gogh.” I’ve been told by some that this is a personal issue for me and a taboo topic for kids, but suicide is everyone’s business and it needs to be discussed. I don’t flap my jaws because I like to…I do it because I’m compelled to. Brett’s death will always live inside of me whether I’m smiling or not. Talking about suicide can help…silence can kill.
http://www.kshb.com/nichols-at-night
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After my husband ended his life I was completely devastated and felt as if I was torn into pieces that could never be put back together. How could life go on? The emotional pain he ended was unknowingly passed onto me. I knew I needed help quickly. I joined a support group called SASS (Suicide Awareness Survivor Support) who supports the ones left behind after a loved one's suicide and also helps raise mental health awareness. I will never get over my husband's death, but I now know that I can get through it, thanks to SASS. I sweep nothing under the rug. By starting an open and honest conversation I hope to help break down the stigmas and start raising mental health awareness. Together we can stay above the rug!
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