03/16/2026
Not that long ago, a woman could be locked in a hospital simply for being ‘too emotional’ or wanting to leave a marriage. Her feelings were treated as a problem to control, not a story to understand.
That history is one reason many women still fear speaking honestly about suicidal thoughts: ‘Will they think I’m crazy? Will they take my choices away?’
At the David Farber ASPIRE Center, we work to make care feel different: more honest conversations, more choices, and more respect. Asking for help should never mean giving up your voice.