Personal Stories

People Who are Often Forgotten

Today I want to talk about someone who not only co-founded the JD Foundation, but who has worked tirelessly since 2007 to assure that...

My Life has Changed Forever

It’s been almost twenty months since my son Mitch took his own life. I ache to hold him every minute of every day. The guilt is...

My Story Isn't Over Yet

I was 16 years old and in a very unhealthy relationship. One night we got drunk (again) and were physically fighting when friends picked...

Thoughts from a Mother

November 18th 2019 will mark 14 years since my son, Joe, decided to end his life. I look back and wonder how I have made it through...

Vic’s Speech, Walk to Wake the Silence

Vic’s Speech May 4th, 2019 Walk to Wake the Silence Nov. 18th 2005 to most is just a date that holds no particular meaning, but to a lot...

A Father's Plea

Was it recent? No, was it a lifetime go? Sometimes it seems like one or the other. But no, it was 10 years ago that we lost our son...

Trying to be HOPE for others

I lost my youngest son, Joe, to suicide on November 18th, 2005. As I write this I still can't believe it. And that is after 12 years. Joe...

Why I Wanted to Help The JD Foundation

So everyone has a story to tell and a path they are one. I was contacted by a friend who recently lost her son to suicide asking if I...

Henry My Son

I lost my son Henry to suicide on Feb 6th of 2017. He was a handsome, intelligent and caring young man. There were no indications that...