I grew up in silence — abuse at home, suicides we never talked about. That silence followed me into adulthood.
During a five‑year custody war, I was nearly erased from my sons’ lives. One night, I tried to end mine. I woke up upside down on a hospital gurney — and they used it against me in court.
I kept fighting. Truth finally came out. I got 50/50 custody, and my boys are safe and thriving.
That night should have ended me. Instead, it became a Life-Saving Tool. People who knew my story started reaching out to talk, and none of them ever acted on their darkest thoughts.
Now, after 8+ years on construction sites and in executive offices, I see the same silence that almost killed me. I’m done being quiet. I’ve chosen to Make Suicide Prevention Personal™.
If you’re at the edge — you don’t have to follow through. There’s still a way back. I’m proof.
And if you run an office, jobsite, or crew, please reach out.
Together, we can help someone choose tomorrow.
