In Memory of Isaiah Ziegler-Suicide Prevention

11/19/2025

With the holidays approaching, our family feels the heartache of Isaiah’s empty chair a little more deeply. 💛

If you’re struggling to embrace the season, please don’t apologize. Grief shows up in its own way and its own time — and you are not alone.

11/18/2025

Guilt is one of the quietest and heaviest parts of grief—especially for moms. We replay every moment, every “what if,” every conversation we wish we could have back. Most of that pain happens in silence at 2 a.m., where no one can see the battle we fight with our own hearts.

If you’ve ever whispered “this is my fault,” please hear this: it isn’t.
Loss is complex, layered, and never caused by one moment or one person.

You deserve compassion, not blame.
You deserve support, not silence.

If you’re carrying guilt today, I’m holding space for you. You are not alone, and you never have to carry this weight by yourself. 💛

11/08/2025

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Healing after trauma can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to face it alone. Join VSS Victim Services Coordinator, Janine Daniels-Moore, for a free, supportive virtual workshop designed to help survivors understand what trauma is and how it affects the mind and body. Together, we’ll debunk c...

11/08/2025

Sharing from the Happiness Project. People with depression don’t sleep a lot because they’re lazy… they sleep because they’re exhausted from surviving.
Let’s change the stigma, let's bring awareness and watch for the signs, and let's let people know it's OK, to not be OK and ask for help.

09/29/2025

09/27/2025

Content Warning: Su***de / Loss
(I’m sharing about my son Isaiah’s death by su***de and how we can prevent others from experiencing this pain.)

Today marks another year since I lost my son Isaiah to su***de at age 17. His death reminds me daily that su***de doesn’t end pain — it spreads it.

We can all make a difference:
✨ Check in with someone who seems quiet or withdrawn.
✨ Listen without judgment, use my HELP model.
✨ Remove barriers to safety.
✨ Share 988 — the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline.

Compassion saves lives.

09/25/2025

September 27 will always be the morning I woke to find my 17-year-old son gone. I still remember the smallness of the room, the way breath left my body, and the impossible question that follows every parent who loses a child this way: why?

I spent my life able to care for others — giving breath, holding hands, making plans — and yet I could not breathe life back into my own child. That pain is my truth. It is raw, constant, and it changes everything.

September is Su***de Prevention Month. I’m sharing this not for pity but for purpose. My son’s death matters. His story matters. And your story — or your silence — matters too.

If you’re reading this and carrying a secret weight, please know you are not alone. If you are worried about someone, don’t wait for permission to reach out. Do the small things: hold them, explain why you’re concerned, listen without trying to fix, and help make a safety plan. (I use the acronym HELP: Hold me — Explain — Listen — Plan.)

If you are in immediate danger, please call your local emergency number now. If you need someone to talk to, call or text 988 (U.S.) to reach the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline. If you’re outside the U.S., please find local crisis resources through your health services.

Grief is not something you get over — it’s something you carry, learn to live with, and let change you. If my sharing helps one person ask for help, or one neighbor step in, then my son’s life keeps moving work in the world.

09/20/2025

Hope Remembers Hope Connects Hope Heals September is Su***de Prevention Awareness Month A time to break the silence, support those who are struggling, and honor those we’ve lost. At Honor Connor, we shine a light on the often-overlooked survivors of su***de loss, who carry both deep grief and a hi...

09/11/2025

September is Su***de Prevention Month. 💙💚

Today, on 9/11, we remember the lives lost and the families forever changed on that tragic day in our nation’s history. Yesterday’s news of violence against Charlie Kirk is another reminder that our country is hurting, and many are struggling in silence.

In times like these, connection and compassion are more important than ever. When pain is left unspoken, it can manifest in ways that harm ourselves or others.

Now more than ever, we must:
💙 Talk openly about mental health with our children, families, and communities.
💚 Listen without judgment—presence matters more than perfect words.
💙 Know the resources: dialing 988 connects to immediate support. And organizations like Hazel Health provide vital school-based care so children can access help before a crisis.

Healing starts with conversation, connection, and care for one another. Let’s honor this month by looking out for each other and ensuring no one feels alone in their struggle.

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09/10/2025

September is Su***de Prevention Month 💙💚

It’s never too early to start talking with your child about mental health. Just like we teach kids to brush their teeth or wear a seatbelt, we can also teach them healthy ways to share feelings, ask for help, and support others.

That’s why I created the HELP model—a simple tool families can use to start these conversations early:

H – Hold me (or just be there). Kids need to know that presence matters more than perfect words.
E – Explain why you’re concerned. Say what you notice without judgment: “I’ve seen you seem really quiet lately, and I care about you.”
L – Listen. Give them space to talk without interruption.
P – Plan for safety. Work together on steps to feel safe, whether that’s removing harmful items, calling a trusted adult, or knowing how to reach 988.

Starting young builds trust and helps children know it’s okay to talk about their feelings. These small steps can save lives.

💬 Parents: What’s one way you talk about emotions or mental health with your kids?

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09/09/2025

September is Su***de Prevention Month.

For my family, this month carries a weight beyond awareness campaigns—it’s the month we lost our 17-year-old son to su***de. His story is a painful reminder that behind every statistic is a person, a family, and a community forever changed.

We can all play a role in prevention. You don’t need to be a clinician to make a difference—you just need to be willing to show up, listen, and act with care. That’s why I developed the HELP model, a simple tool anyone can use when they see someone struggling:

H – Hold me (or just be there)
E – Explain why you are concerned
L – Listen (let the person talk without judgment)
P – Plan for my safety (remove lethal means, call 988 if needed)

This month, I invite you to take action:
• Learn the signs.
• Use HELP when someone you care about is in distress.
• Share resources like 988, the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline.

Together, we can turn awareness into action and compassion into prevention.

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