When my son Steven was 26 years old he ended his life by suicide. This was his only way out of his pain, the only way he could end his pain. Depression kills people and we have to be more … Continue reading
On April 21, 1980 twenty minutes after learning that Roman had died by suicide, I received a birthday present from him, the card read, “All the best in your swimming”. Roman was a CIAU Swimming Champion and Athlete of the … Continue reading
My name is Veronica and I just turned 30 on the 28th of February. I am not very old by far but I cannot help but feel very aged at times due to all of the grief I have experienced … Continue reading
Michael was the eldest of our four sons. He died on August 1, 1998 at the age of 37 years by suicide. At his funeral and Memorial services he was remembered with great respect by business colleagues, friends, family and … Continue reading
My father took his life in 1983 when I was 10 years old. I’ve never truly been open about it. Bound by the privacy of our family life and the secrecy of suicide, our family has had more tribulations than … Continue reading
Unfortunately, the Friends of Emmet concert has been canceled due to poor ticket sales. My presentation is still on and some tickets are available. See the poster below for more details. Please join Friends of Emmet at a benefit concert … Continue reading
The Collateral Damage Project is in the process of becoming incorporated as a registered not-for-profit and we are hoping to have charitable status within a few months. When I started out with the idea of photographing those who have lost … Continue reading
I was invited by Don Benedict to talk about the Collateral Damage project with the first and second year Paramedic Students at Confederation College in Thunder Bay. First of all…thank you to all of the students who came out. I’m … Continue reading
I have been invited to be the keynote speaker at the Communities Addressing Suicide Together Coalition (CAST) Conference that will be held March 26 in Shearwater Nova Scotia. This is your opportunity to learn about activities to address suicide taking … Continue reading
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