by donnaheck | Feb 2, 2024 | child loss, grief, suicide awareness, suicide prevention, suicide prevention month
Dani, 33 Forever May 1, 1985 – February 11, 2019 Dear Friend of a Bereaved Suicide Loss Survivor: On this day as I anticipate my daughters “wing day,” I wanted to share something I have learned on this new journey since losing Danielle nearly 5 years ago to the...
by donnaheck | Dec 4, 2023 | child loss, grief, suicide awareness, suicide prevention
I just finished a post for our nonprofit and the last line simply smacked me right in the face: SUNDAY NIGHT LIES. I’m sure many of you reading this understand what that means. You’re lying in bed trying to go to sleep and all of a sudden your brain starts telling you...
by donnaheck | Sep 27, 2023 | child loss, grief, suicide awareness, suicide prevention month
One of the most beautiful moments on a brides wedding day is the “First Look.” I remember vividly my husbands face when he had his first glimpse of our sons’ bride on their wedding day ten years ago. His eyes filled with tears and he was overwhelmed with emotion at...
by donnaheck | Sep 21, 2023 | child loss, grief, suicide awareness
It rolls around every year.September.The beginning of so many new things:Football seasonA new school yearLeaves beginning to changeCrisp cool nights…Oh yes, don’t forget it is alsoNationwide Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Dripping with sarcasm to mask the pain I...
by donnaheck | Jul 2, 2023 | suicide awareness
I recently received a message from a dear friend and follower, and after a lot of personal reflection, I feel it is in the best interest for all of us during this Fourth of July season to share it, with permission, of course. Last night, upon hearing constant...
