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 | 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...
by donnaheck | Feb 11, 2023 | child loss, grief, suicide awareness
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
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
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...
