Greetings from Ottawa, Canada. I have finally arrived in Ottawa for the World Suicide Prevention Day concert featuring Susan Aglukark and Friends of Emmet. Yesterday I got to meet, face to face with Susan and all of the Irish lads … Continue reading →

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 →