Ways We Heal
In one of our last conversations Mindy asked me to help spread the message that suicide is preventable. I wasn't able to read between the lines that she was asking for help but not being direct with me.
I used to be the same way when it came to asking for help. I didn't think that I was worthy of receiving help so I would allude to other things that hinted that I wanted someone to ask if I was ok. A lot of us struggle with low self esteem and feel like we're a burden to others if we ask for help. I want to create a space where we can encourage each other when we are suffering.
I created this charity in Mindy’s honor because no one should feel ashamed to admit they are struggling. Depression, addiction, anxiety, and emotional pain are not character flaws. They are signs that we are human. We need care, support, and compassion. You don't have to wait until you hit rock bottom or are in crisis to get help and you don't have to suffer in silence. Asking for help is strength and you no longer have fight this alone. We are stronger when we lift each other up.
Healing is not one-size-fits-all. For people struggling with addiction, depression, grief, trauma, or emotional pain, the path forward can look different for everyone. Through this project, I will be exploring a variety of healing and therapy methods with compassion, curiosity, and respect — from traditional treatment and relapse prevention to holistic, spiritual, creative, and emerging approaches. My hope is to help people feel less alone, less ashamed, and more open to finding the kind of support that speaks to them. This is a space for hope, learning, and the belief that healing is possible in many different ways.
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