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Jul 28
2 min

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 sui...

The JD Foundation

Nov 12, 2019
2 min

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 unrelenti...

The JD Foundation

Nov 1, 2019
2 min

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 ...

The JD Foundation

Oct 15, 2019
2 min

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 becau...

The JD Foundation

May 14, 2019
3 min

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 ...

The JD Foundation

Mar 19, 2019
2 min

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 Jonat...

The JD Foundation

Sep 11, 2017
2 min

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...

The JD Foundation

Aug 31, 2017
2 min

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 cou...

The JD Foundation

Aug 3, 2017
1 min

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 ...

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