Chaney is my #griefheart today. It’s not just “my” journey, this is a journey for millions of people suffering a suicide loss. And today, this heart is in honor of Chaney Corley who was only 13 when she died by suicide in September of 2015.
I met Tony and Angel Blackmon online after they read this article I wrote in February 2016. By Chaney’s Hands is a non-profit in Kentucky and they are doing their first fundraiser on the first day of youth mental health week, May 1, 2016.
I am an emotionally naked TEDx speaker, and author of the Book, Diary of a Broken Mind. I raised two boys, Richard and Charles, and lost my youngest son, Charles to substance use disorder and suicide June 5, 2015. I help people foster a culture of connection to prevent suicide, reduce substance misuse and find life after loss. My motivational, training and workshop topics include suicide prevention, addiction, mental illness, and grief.
As talented and funny as Charles was, letting other people know they matter was his greatest gift. And now the legacy I try and carry forward in my son's memory.
Professional Speaker Website. Trained in ASIST and trainer for the evidence-based 4-hour training for everyone called safeTALK.
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3 thoughts on “Love, by Chaney’s Hands – #griefheart number 20”
Thank you for your thoughts, love and prayers. We miss our girl. She will never be forgotten and her memory has already helped others due to strong and beautiful and determined hearts.
I am sending love and prayers to her family. What A beautiful girl. So very sad. You are helping so many others through your loving and REAL work. Charles lives on through these gifts of raw connecting and loving.
Thank you for your thoughts, love and prayers. We miss our girl. She will never be forgotten and her memory has already helped others due to strong and beautiful and determined hearts.
I am sending love and prayers to her family. What A beautiful girl. So very sad. You are helping so many others through your loving and REAL work. Charles lives on through these gifts of raw connecting and loving.
Thank you so much. I miss her everyday.