How to take back your power after your child’s suicide

How to take back your power after your child’s suicide

After my son's suicide in 2012 I was in all out VICTIM mode. I really felt like the way I was feeling had to do with all the crazy stuff happening around me. I blamed my husband, family, friends, the school, my job….anything and everything else was for sure the...
Why Your Husband Can’t Help You Feel Better

Why Your Husband Can’t Help You Feel Better

OK, I realize the title of this email sounds wacky. Like, isn't the reason I got married is because that other person is going to make me happy? Since my son died in 2012 of suicide, I've had to examine all the different ways that I wasn't feeling happy anymore. And,...
How to Ask for Help

How to Ask for Help

Today I talk about “superwoman syndrome” and why it's not so good for those of us Moms who have it after our child dies by suicide. I want to encourage you to ask for the help you need. I created this video to inspire you to take those next steps to...
Feeling Overwhelmed by your thoughts? Here’s what to do….

Feeling Overwhelmed by your thoughts? Here’s what to do….

So many of us get overwhelmed in our lives. We are “busy” and running around and not taking the time to really connect with ourselves and our dreams in our life. In today's video, I talk about why we are overwhelmed by thoughts, especially after facing a...
Hopelessness and confusion

Hopelessness and confusion

Happy, chilly winter from Upper Michigan! I hope it's warmer where you are…. Anyway, today I want to talk about hopelessness, confusion and how to FIND HOPE. Especially after you lose your child to suicide. I remember those years of dark grey that permeated my...