I was a firefighter for 3 years in Northampton, PA just outside of Philadelphia and found that I wasn't able to help people in the way that I wanted to. Having lost a lot of people in my life to their mental health battles I believe that the world at large has failed people who suffer from various mental illness.
From my firsthand experience with significant loss of life I regularly take several PDR certified courses for suicide prevention and suicide survival to be a better resource for those that feel lost and who have also lost people to suicide. My message is unique as I represent all of those that are no longer here and live my life for all of them as well.
In all the ways in which the world is ugly and we aren't kind to each other, I myself and others like me serve as a light in the dark for those that feel lost or regularly consider giving up. I cover the importance of continuing onward to give ourselves the opportunity to live instead of just survive. Through raw and real storytelling I connect with people through empowerment and vulnerability. No matter what comes our way there is hope for the hopeless.
"Let's discuss bringing hope to your school, organization, or community!"
