My boy died when he was 18 years old. This year he’s been gone 18 years. I planned to die by suicide myself, and due to a chance intervention, I did not go through with it. Today I run a Military and First Respinder suicide prevention program, but the organization I work for supports anyone who needs help. AMA
My oldest son died by suicide when he was 18. I became suicidal as I continued in my law-enforcement career. Today I run a suicide prevention program. AMA.
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You’re an inspiration I🫡 you. Keep on keeping on.
No questions, but thank you for what you are doing, sir.
Thank you for your strength and service 🙏
Sorry for your son and you. Thank you for what you’re doing. How do you see the situation now after many years have gone by?
What keeps you going? I struggle to find purpose in my life as it doesn’t feel meaningful most of the time.
Wow, thank you for what you’re doing. How did you know you wanted to start an organization? How did you start it?
Why should I keep living? I’m worthless.
Sorry for your loss.
Looking back on things now, are there any warning signs you felt you missed or wished you would have addressed?
I just went to my first qpr suicide prevention course! Needs to be more popular, how do you suggest i get more people to take the course ?
Thank you. You will lead others to hope and success.
You’re providing a great service. I am so thankful for folks like you!! A fantastic tribute to your son!!
Thank you for doing this. How are your other children doing? At what point in the last 18 years did you pivot? Regina King just started talking about her experience with this on Marc Maron’s WTF podcast recently, big hugs to all the parents out there who have lost children.