I was walking the dog today and saw the leaves turning and it made me think about the fact that I am witnessing another season change which makes me feel just a little farther from my child that died by suicide.
The world keeps turning, lives keep moving forward but his has stopped and that concept is so hard to accept sometimes.
I am an emotionally naked TEDx speaker, and author of the Book, Diary of a Broken Mind and co-author with Kim O'Brien PhD, LICSW of Emotionally Naked: A Teacher's Guide to Preventing Suicide and Recognizing Students at Risk. I raised two boys, Richard and Charles, and lost my younger son, Charles to substance use disorder and suicide on 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, coping strategies/resilience, 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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2 thoughts on “Falling heart – #griefheart number 168”
I understand your pain AnneMoss–hugs, love and much understanding sent your way–I know we all will be forever heartbroken–How is wish my boy was here just to hug his dad during this difficult journey he will be facing.
I understand your pain AnneMoss–hugs, love and much understanding sent your way–I know we all will be forever heartbroken–How is wish my boy was here just to hug his dad during this difficult journey he will be facing.
I know you wish CharlieJohn was here during your husband’s latest medical crisis. We got to get together. And I am speaking at international suicide loss day in bon air. Would love to have you join. https://www.annemoss.com/events/speaking-international-suicide-loss-day/