by donnaheck | Feb 11, 2023 | child loss, grief, suicide awareness, suicide prevention
It has been nearly 5 months since my husband and I met suicide attempt survivor Kevin Hines. It was actually a dream of ours to meet him and hear his entire story. He is such an inspiration to us and, frankly, to anyone who struggles with suicidal thoughts. For those...
by donnaheck | Jan 11, 2023 | child loss, grief, suicide awareness, suicide prevention
It’s hard to believe that one month from today marks Dani’s 4th wing day…. four years since losing my firstborn to her tragic death by suicide. Each day, week and month marks a new point in my journey. I say journey and not recovery, because until we are reunited for...
by donnaheck | Dec 22, 2022 | child loss, grief, suicide awareness, suicide prevention
As another Christmas approaches without my daughter I find myself finally able to enjoy moments of Christmas without breaking down into a sobbing mess. For example, I was able to hang the stockings on the mantle, including Danielle’s, without a tear leaking from my...
by donnaheck | Sep 4, 2022 | child loss, grief, suicide awareness, suicide prevention
I sit here lost in a time where the beginning of September never meant anything more to me than our little ones getting ready for school and fall weather hiding right around the corner. Most of my life I didn’t recognize days or weeks set aside for certain causes...
by donnaheck | Jul 5, 2022 | child loss, grief, suicide prevention
A smile comes to my face as I hear all the laughter and music around me today. The sun shines so brightly and moms, dads and kids are swimming, dogs are barking and scattered nearby are all the water toys waiting and ready. The beach is packed and it couldn’t be a...
by donnaheck | May 8, 2022 | child loss, suicide prevention
Mother’s Day has always brought many emotions for me at various times of my life. Speaking with friends I believe it is a universal feeling. I had what feels like a lifetime of Mother’s Day celebrations focusing on my own amazing mother and have many cherished...
