by donnaheck | Jul 23, 2021 | suicide prevention
Dani, gazing into the unknown. Amalfi Coast, Italy 2017 That question is one that has gone through my mind hundreds of times. From the horrific moment we received the “call” to even repeating it in my head today when my phone accidentally dialed her...
by donnaheck | Jul 16, 2021 | Uncategorized
Christmas 2018 with the family After much mental turmoil, my husband and I decided we would attend the funeral of a high school friend of Dani’s. Danielle was living in Florida at the time, and when she heard of her friends passing from an accidental overdose, she was...
by donnaheck | Jul 13, 2021 | suicide prevention
We just finished our second “Celebration of Life” for Dani in Florida. Our first one was a week prior, with over 500 people joining us in Ohio to celebrate the life of a beautiful daughter, granddaughter, sister, aunt, friend, co-worker and woman gone too soon....
by donnaheck | Jul 7, 2021 | suicide prevention
The cookies and cupcakes in the store all boast of red, white and blue. The sprinkles draw the attention of all the little ones, shopping with their moms or dads. Flags are flying and people are rushing to buy their food, drinks, watermelon and...
by donnaheck | May 2, 2021 | suicide prevention
This blog may not start out any different than many other people’s stories. I’m a mom. I have been blessed with 6 amazing grown and sucessful children. I have 8 beautiful grandchildren. I am married to my best friend, my person and the one I was meant to spend...
by donnaheck | May 2, 2021 | suicide prevention
Dear Friend of a Bereaved Mother or Father: On this day marked for “Bereaved Mothers Day” I wanted to share something I have learned on this new journey. If you or someone you love has lost a precious child, you will know the truth in this letter. I feel your pain and...
