Today marked the 15th year for SASS-MoKan – Suicide Awareness Survivor Support group Remembrance Walk. Bonnie Swade and Mickey Swade, who started SASS, have been selflessly helping and uniting survivors back when people weren’t even acknowledging suicide here in Kansas City. 3 weeks after my husband killed himself I stumbled into their support group and 3 and half years later, I’m honored to call them my friend’s, family, and mentors. Please watch KMBC 9‘s segment about the Swade’s and hear their crucial message to parents.
https://www.kmbc.com/article/family-remembers-son-who-died-by-suicide-ahead-of-weekend-suicide-remembrance-walk/23017667
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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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