CNN was nothing. Preparing to face a room full of teenagers to talk about the loss and recovery after the suicide of a loved one? Daunting indeed, but must be done.
Below is the flyer copy for a talk I will be giving at Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church in Buffalo, Minnesota, on February 15th (6:30 p.m.). Many thank you's to Beth Hane for inviting me.
If you have lost someone to suicide and are struggling with the reality
of it,
YOU ARE NOT ALONE.
Local photographer Maris Ehlers lost her brother Kirk to
suicide in 2003, and it forever changed her life. Kirk’s story has been seen on CNN’s Anderson
Cooper 360 and written about on many websites and blogs, and Maris’ goal is to
keep Kirk’s legacy alive by reaching out to others affected by the loss of
suicide. Regardless of the reason.
Join Maris at Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church on Wednesday,
February 15th, at 6:30 p.m.
as she talks about grieving, why youth are at risk, bridging the gap between
parents and teens, and what kids NEED to know about their peers.
Maris will share how her own journey has strengthened her
faith in God and her resolve for change.
“Talking about suicide does not cause them to happen.
Not talking about it surely does.”
Suicide is never the answer:
If you are feeling hopeless, please call: 1-800-273-TALK
1 comment:
Wish I could be there. Good luck.
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