The Silence of Depression

Two months ago, I lost a dear friend and business associate to suicide. It was sudden, shocking, and deeply heartbreaking. I had no idea she had been silently battling depression and mental health challenges for years. I wish I had known. I wish she had felt safe to share. I wish I could have helped.

Her death has left a lasting impact on me, and I miss her more than words can say. This loss has opened my eyes to how much work still needs to be done around mental health awareness and suicide prevention.

Thank you to Mission Save a Life for continuing to lead the hard but necessary conversations, and for providing resources that truly save lives. Thank you Jenn Weis and the Mission Save a Life team for keeping these conversations top of mind. 💙