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Lorilie Berard

I would have missed finding my best friend's biological family. He is so happy, complete, to have them.
I think it was my purpose.

Angela Rose

Meeting the love of my life

Stacey Amato

I would have missed seeing my children grow up, my grandchildren and the love of my life! I thank God daily for making me live!!

Tara Backman

My sister committed suicide September 12, 2023. Still so raw. It’s coming to a year. And my heart has been forever shattered. I miss her so much. She was my only sibling. She left 3 beautiful sons. 27, 18 and 16. She missed her middles son’s graduation. He was valedictorian. So strong still after his mamma passed. He said he did it to make her proud while she watches from the other side. These boys are so strong. Stronger than myself. I wish I had their strength. But we must move on. Try to think of happier times. Their memories still live on. And we have her boys with us still. A part of her will still live on. She fought a lifelong battle of depression and suicidal tendencies. I know she’s no longer suffering. But the ones she left behind have suffered. Forever 43.

Mary Durham Farley

My last hospitalization was the day after my niece was born in 2016. I drove and admitted myself. Since then she gained a little brother and I gained a nephew. Photo is from my wedding day in 2022…

D.j. O'Connor

I would have missed rescuing my golden retriever, Lila, from a neglectful situation when she was 5 years old. She rushes to wake me up & comfort me when I have a bad dream. I would have also missed out on having my new golden retriever choose me. She cuddled in my arms when I first picked her up. When I put her down, she sat right next to me & wouldn't take her eyes off of me even though her siblings were playing. She looks at me with such loving eyes & she fills my soul with love. I named her Harmony & i believe that we were destined to be together. It makes me happy when Lila & Harmony wag their tails so fast because they're so happy to see me. When I confessed to my therapist & psychiatrist that I was having suicidal thoughts, the concern/caring in their voices & faces saved me. They helped me to realize that I would be missed & that I have value.

Brandi

So happy everyone one of you found a way out. My bf of more than 10 yrs. lost his fight with his demons right beside me Sept 5, 2021 & I often wonder what life today would look like for him if he hadn’t. I’m as heartbroken today as I was almost 3 yrs ago & altered as a person to have been the one to roll over & find him. So not only did he take his life … he also took part of me with him that day!!! Keep pushing & fighting everyone!!! You can find great things on the other side of this!!! 

Jennifer

Saw Moulin Rouge!

Suz

I would have missed the opportunity to share my anti depression art (artist name: Raichbhe Walkman ), being a mum, travel. Now I aim for earning smile lines and wrinkles.

Luis

The birth of my youngest and starting a mental health nonprofit where we physically locate those who are in the midst of taking their life. As of today No Shame Warrior Foundation has successfully located 19 individuals who would have succumbed to their self inflicted wounds.

Jennifer

Had I taken that step in Feb of 2016, I wouldn't have met my fabulous and amazing husband. He takes care of me, spoils me, and lets me spoil him. And he's ok doing this with me

Kez

appreciating the little things.