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Our MissionTo build an informed and compassionate community that works together to address mental health challenges, promote emotional well-being, and support those affected so no one has to struggle alone.… in Kathy’s name. |
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A Note From Our FounderDr. Michelle Boodoo |
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I took this photo of Kathy many years ago, on a morning I will never forget. It was early, and Kathy, her dad, and I went to the beach to walk and have breakfast. The world felt quiet and still, as if the shoreline belonged only to the three of us. After we ate, Kathy wandered to the water's edge, and I captured this moment. Her silhouette stood softly against the ocean, and I remember thinking how small she looked… yet how her love felt bigger than the sea in front of her. I still hold that image close, and sometimes, I wonder…if she hears me when I call her name.
The sentences in the photo are from my poem "Do You Hear Me?" in my book Grieving You: Poems of Love and Loss. ❤️ |
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Grieving You: Poems of Love and Loss |
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| A Journey Through GriefRaw, honest poetry exploring love, loss, and the path to healing after losing someone you cherish. All proceeds goes to support the work we do at In Her Name. |
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| Be Kind…AlwaysYou never know the battles someone is quietly fighting or the weight they’re carrying behind a smile. A little kindness, patience, or compassion can mean more than you realize. |
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| Call or Text 988If you know someone who is struggling with their mental health, share the 988 number with them. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is available 24/7, free, confidential, and the counselors are there to listen without judgment. A simple conversation can make a life-changing difference. Sometimes people don’t know where to turn. Sometimes they just need someone to remind them that help exists; that reminder could come from you. Save the number....share the number, and be the bridge to support. |
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| Men’s Mental HealthMen’s mental health matters. Men die by suicide at four times the rate of women, and that is something we cannot ignore. Strength is not staying silent...strength is asking for help. Suicide prevention works, and support is available. If you’re struggling, you don’t have to carry it alone. Call or text 988 now. |
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| Ask for HelpSuicide is not the answer. Thoughts and feelings of suicide, while overwhelming, are often temporary, and with the right support, they can change. Please let someone you trust know what you’re going through. Reach out to a loved one, a mental health professional, or call or text 988 for immediate support. You are not alone. Your life has meaning and purpose. |
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| A Sign
If you’ve been looking for a sign… this is it. Suicide is not the answer. The thoughts and feelings you’re carrying right now are heavy, but they are temporary. Please don’t face them alone. Reach out to someone you trust. Talk to a loved one. Connect with a mental health professional. You can also call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline for immediate support. You are loved beyond measure; your presence and your life matter. |
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| You Mental Health MattersToo many people carry their pain quietly, afraid of being judged or misunderstood. Asking for help isn’t a weakness; it’s bravery. It’s choosing to fight for yourself. It’s choosing to stay. If you’re feeling heavy, overwhelmed, or lost, please talk to someone you trust, a friend, a family member, a mentor, or a counselor. You were never meant to carry this alone. Your life matters.... your voice matters...and taking that first step toward help could change everything. |
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The Cure for Grief is a poem from my book Grieving You: Poems of Love and Loss. For those with a grieving heart, here is a verse from the poem. I hope you find some comfort and healing in my words.
Seek helping hands when storms feel near,
From friends, from family, from those who care.
For though it’s hard for hearts to believe,
The truest cure for grief… is to grieve. |
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| Your donation helps us continue sharing life-saving mental health information and advocating for suicide prevention. If you’re able, please consider giving, because every contribution can make a real difference in someone’s life. |
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Disclaimer: In Her Name & Online Community is for informational purposes. It is not meant to serve as medical advice or to replace consultation with your physician or mental health professional.
If you or someone you know is in distress, CALL or TEXT 988 or go to https://988lifeline.org for help. The counselors will also help family members. |
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